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Subject: Is there an animal that stores liquid water separate from its circulation?

Date: Thu Mar 1 09:00:24 2012
Posted by MICHAEL
Grade level: undergrad School: DUNDEE UNIVERSITY
City: DUNDEE State/Province: TAYSIDE Country: SCOTLAND
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 1330617624.Zo
Message:

Hi, I thought there must be some animal or creature that has an organ or 
anatomical structure that can store a volume of liquid water to keep for times 
of water scarcity and then they could release it into their system to maintain 
hydration. This way it wouldn't affect the osmotic balance of the interstitial 
tissues and overall system. Is this even possible physiologically because I 
know fish have swim bladders but obviously for different purposes.

Thank you!


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