Freshwater fish are hypertonic compared to their environment.To maintain homeostasis in this environment,they must _____.

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Freshwater fish are hypertonic to their environment, meaning they have a higher concentration of solutes in their bodies than the surrounding water. To maintain homeostasis, they excrete large quantities of water to prevent excess water from accumulating in their bodies.

Freshwater Fish Are Hypertonic Compared to Their Environment