0 relating to the process by which the amount of water in living things and the substances it contains are controlled --
1 relating to the process by which the amount of water in living things and the substances it contains are controlled --
As anadromous fish migrate from the ocean to freshwater streams, many changes take place in the osmoregulatory and ionregulatory systems due to the changes in composition between freshwater and saltwater.
In the terrestrial environment, there will be a change to the integument that will directly affect osmoregulatory mechanisms.
The snail also has an osmoregulatory mechanism that prevents excessive absorption of water during hibernation.
These cells within the salt gland employ several types or transport mechanisms that respond to osmoregulatory loads.
The coprodeum and cloaca are the main osmoregulatory mechanisms used for the regulation and reabsorption of ions and water, or net water conservation.
However, the kidneys are the primary osmoregulatory organs with the primary function of eliminating wastes and excess water and solutes.
The role of the maxillary glands is primarily osmoregulatory.
The avian respiratory system is not in direct contact with the osmoregulatory system.
