Question

Marine Biology Question- What is "Desiccation"?

Answer 1

In marine biology, desiccation refers to the drying out of a living organism, such as when aquatic animals are taken out of water, slugs are exposed to salt, or when plants are exposed to sunlight or drought.

This  process of extreme drying and can be used to control microbial growth. Microorganisms cannot grow and divide when desiccated, but can survive for certain periods of time, depending on their features. So, drying is also a method for food preservation.