In an essay, which word or phrase would create a logical transition between these two sentences? The water in the lake is so salty that most animals cannot survive in it. Of the many water species that inhabit the western United States, only brine shrimp and a form of algae can live in the Great Salt Lake.

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anonymous · Answer

The water in the Great Salt Lake is so salty, only brine shrimp and a form of algae can survive. That is how I would combine them, not sure if that is what you needed though.

anonymous · Answer

Oh wait, I see what you are asking now.
I would use words like, however, although etc.