A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Osmosis
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The simple [diffusion] of water ([H20]) into the plasma membrane. The diffusion of water is determined by the concentration of [dissolved] substances in the surrounding enviroment.
Osmosis meaning & definition 1 of Osmosis.
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A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one.
Osmosis meaning & definition 2 of Osmosis.
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the process in plants and animals by which a liquid moves gradually from one part of the body or the plant to another through a membrane (= cell covering) :
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