Question

Suppose the salinity of a freshwater pond increased substantially as the result of receiving a lot of deicing runoff. Would this impact mammals and amphibians relying on this drinking water source equally? Why or why not?

Explain why aquatic amphibians constantly take on water but lose ions to their environment.

Answer 1

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