Question

Differentiate between.
Osmoconformers and osmoregulators

Answer 1

Osmoconformers:

Osmoconformers change their body fluid osmolarity to match the concentration of the medium. Most of the marine invertebrates are osmoconformers.

Osmoregulators:

Osmoregulators maintain the osmolarity of body fluids despite changes in the medium. Osmoregulators survive better in brackish water than do osmoconformers. However, most of the freshwater species are osmoregulators.