Which consequence occurs when a marine invertebrate's chitinous exoskeleton degrades, affecting water balance?

💡 Explanation

Increased permeability occurs because exoskeletal damage compromises osmotic regulation. Disrupted chitin structure increases the rate of diffusion across permeable membrane tissue, therefore salt influx rises rather than diminishes which would require more energy dependent excretion strategies.

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