Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 27, Animal Systems I - 27.2 - Respiration - 27.2 Assessment - Page 790: 2a

Answer

In aquatic animals respiration can take place through various methods: Some invertebrates respire through their outer body surface which is always moist to ensure efficient diffusion of gases In some aquatic vertebrates and chordates, respiration occurs through gills In aquatic reptiles and mammals respiration takes place through lungs.

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