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Organisms that live in freshwater and marine biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following adaptations would be more useful for an animal in a marine biome than for an animal in a freshwater biome?
a.
flippers and flattened tails
b.
smooth, nearly furless body
c.
streamlined body
d.
tolerance to high levels of salinity

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d. tolerance to high levels of salinity

Reason: Marine animals must cope with high salt concentrations (osmoregulation), whereas freshwater animals face the opposite challenge (preventing excess water intake). The other traits (flippers/flattened tails, smooth body, streamlined shape) can be advantageous in both freshwater and marine environments.