Which of the following is a major problem for animals that live in hyperosmotic environments?
A)preventing heat loss
B)access to mineral nutrients
C)preventing water loss
D)obtaining enough oxygen

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Hyperosmotic environments have a higher solute concentration than the animals that live in them. This creates a gradient that causes water to move out of the animals, resulting in dehydration. Therefore, preventing water loss is a major problem for these animals.

Which of the Following Is a Major Problem for Animals