What term describes the ability of animals to survive extreme dehydration?

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4 Jun 2018
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Osmoconformation refers to matching the osmotic pressure of the environment, and osmoregulation involves controlling internal osmotic conditions. Anhydrobiosis is the state that allows animals to endure severe dehydration. Anhydrosis means lack of sweating and is unrelated to dehydration tolerance.

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