What is typical osmolarity of body fluids in most freshwater invertebrates?
a. about 225 mOsm/L
b. about 300 mOsm/L
c. about 1000 mOsm/L
d. about 1500 mOsm/L
Ans: a. about 225 mOsm/L
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