Biology
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Medium
Question
The characteristic which enable animals to tolerate dehydration is called __________?
A
Osmoconformation
B
Osmoregulaton
C
Anhydrobiosis
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D
Anhydrosis
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A
Osmoconformation
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B
Osmoregulaton
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C
Anhydrobiosis
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D
Anhydrosis
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Explanation
Anhydrobiosis is the characteristic that enables certain organisms, such as tardigrades and some seeds, to tolerate extreme dehydration by entering a dormant, metabolically inactive state.