Fig. 3. Changes in (A) osmolality (mOsm) and (B) mass (represented as a percentage of the initial fresh mass) during desiccation at 98.2% relative humidity (RH) for 24 h, followed by 1 h and 24 h of rehydration in water. C and D show changes in osmolality and mass, respectively, after 5 days of desiccation at 98.2% RH, followed by 1 h and 24 h of rehydration in water. Initial conditions refer to osmolality and mass values prior to desiccation. *Significant difference (P<0.05) from initial conditions. Values shown are means ± s.e.m. for at least three replicates of 10 individuals.