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If a marine fish is placed in a fresh water aquarium, will the fish be able to survive? Why or why not?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Marine Fish Adaptation**: - Marine fish are adapted to live in saltwater environments, which have a high concentration of salt. Their bodies have physiological mechanisms to handle and excrete excess salt. 2. **Placing Marine Fish in Freshwater**: - When a marine fish is placed in a freshwater aquarium, it is exposed to an environment with a significantly lower salt concentration compared to its natural habitat. ...
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