Which effect occurs when a bottom-dwelling fish rapidly ascends from deep water?

💡 Explanation

When a fish ascends rapidly, the decreased external pressure causes the swim bladder volume to increase according to Boyle's Law potentially expanding past its elastic limits. This leads to bladder overexpansion and subsequent rupture, rather than buoyancy control/enhanced absorption/reduced susceptibility which require regulated gas exchange.

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