Question

Differentiate between euryhaline and stenohaline.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Euryhaline	Stenohaline
1.	These organisms can tolerate a wide range of salinities.	These organisms are restricted to a narrow range of salinities.
2.	They have a strong and efficient osmoregulatory mechanism.	They have a very limited or weak osmoregulatory capacity.
3.	They have a very limited or weak osmoregulatory capacity.	They show low adaptability and cannot tolerate salinity changes.
4.	Typically found in estuaries (e.g., Salmon).	Found in stable oceans or fresh water (e.g., Goldfish).