How do fish in salt water maintain osmotic homeostasis?

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2026-08-27 00:51

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Fish in salt water maintain osmotic homeostasis by drinking large amounts of water and excreting excess salt through their gills and kidneys. They also have specialized cells in their gills that actively transport salt out of their bodies to maintain the proper balance of salt and water.

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