The characteristic which enable animals to tolerate dehydration is called__________?
Correct answer: C. Anhydrobiosis
- A. Osmoconformation
- B. Osmoregulaton
- C. Anhydrobiosis
- D. Anhydrosis
Explanation
Anhydrobiosis is a state in which an organism tolerates extreme dehydration by greatly reducing metabolic activity until water returns. Students may choose osmoregulation because it controls water and solute balance, but osmoregulation does not mean surviving almost complete drying.
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