Question

Differentiate osmoconformers and osmoregulators.

[Review question: Pg. No: 216]

Answer 1

There are two major types of Osmoregulation:
1. Osmoconformers:
These organisms try to maintain the osmolality of their body matching with their surroundings. Most of the invertebrates, marine organisms are osmoconformers.
2. Osmoregulators:
These organisms maintain their internal osmolality, which can be extremely different from that of the surrounding environment, through physiological processes.