Osmoregulation

Pronunciation
/os-mohr-re-guh-LAY-shun/
Category
Physiology
Singular
Osmoregulation
Plural
Osmoregulations

Definition

The process by which arthropods maintain osmotic balance and regulate water content in their bodies.

Etymology

From Greek 'osmos', meaning 'passage' or 'flow', and 'regulation'.

Example

Osmoregulation is essential for arthropods to survive in both humid and dry environments.

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