For what kind of external environment is a saltwater fish adapted?(1 point)

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hypotonic environment
hypotonic environment

isotonic environment
isotonic environment

hypertonic environment
hypertonic environment

osmotonic environment
osmotonic environment

Answer 1

Saltwater fish are adapted to a hypertonic environment. In a hypertonic environment, the concentration of solutes (such as salt) outside the fish is higher than inside its body, so the fish must have adaptations to prevent water loss and maintain osmotic balance.