Freshwater fish are _____ with respect to osmoregulation.
A)hypertonic regulators
B)isotonic conformers
C)hypotonic regulators
D)hypertonic conformers

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Freshwater fish are hypertonic regulators because they maintain their body fluids at a higher concentration of salts compared to the surrounding water, which is less salty. They actively regulate their internal environment to prevent excess water from entering their bodies.

Freshwater Fish Are _____ with Respect to Osmoregulation