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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A

Osmoconformers are able to maintain the osmotic concentration of their cells by either physiological or behavioral means.

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Most vertebrates except birds and mammals are unable to thermoregulate.

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The success of mammals is mainly due to their ability to thermoregulate and live comfortably at a wide range of temperatures.

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Osmoconformers are able to maintain the osmotic concentration of their cells by either physiological or behavioral means.
The osmotic concentration of body fluids in osmoconformers changes with the osmotic concentration of the environment.

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