Question

What will happen If a Marine fish is placed in freshwater?

Answer 1

If A Marine Fish is Placed in Freshwater:

1. The marine fishes are adapted to sea water which is saline in nature.
2. Marine fishes would not be able to survive in freshwater because of their adaption.
3. The marine water is considered to be hypertonic, whereas the freshwater is hypotonic, which is not suitable for marine fishes.
4. Marine fishes are not able to relate to the changes in the type of water, and they die.