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Gills, as opposed to lungs, can filter out oxygen from water. And oxygen is something most creatures need to stay alive.
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Fish keep water moving over their gills?
Gills are to let the fish 'breathe' underwater, I don't think they help them swim though... Answer Coming Soon...
What is their function of the gills in a fish?
It filters the water out. Basically the 'breath in' water and take the oxygen from it and the water filters out through the gills
How do gills work on the blue tang fish?
It has gills so it can breathe underwater. I hope this helps. In fact, I actually asked this question on Answers.com and when I couldn't find it, I was annoyed so I went on line to a different sight and found this simply good answer.
Are people fish since they can breathe under water?
People aren't fish, and can't breathe under water. Our lungs can't extract (enough) oxygen to sustain life from water. We'd drown.When people do breathe under water, they do so with the help of equipment that basically let them take a bit of the atmosphere with them, allowing the lungs to work just like they were still above the surface.
Why goldfish dead without oxygen pump?
Yes, that's why they have their gills they take in the water and breath in the oxygen, through the water, and let go of the water through their gills
The Sanhedrin trial of Jesus?
to let water pass over the gills
Does kingfisher breathe through gills?
Yes, but they breathe air too, thru the labyrinth organ. In fact if you don't let them get to the top of the tank they can suffocate.
Structures that help fish get oxygen from water?
Mm that would be there Gils fins tails etcetc
Does the volsung mask in skyrim let you breathe under water forever?
Yes, Volsung has the Waterbreathing effect, meaning that you can swim underwater for as long as you need.
Can babies breathe under water?
That depends on what kind of baby you are talking about. Baby fish can certainly breathe under water. Baby mammals cant breathe under water.well it depends that's what i learned din my class of fcs.:) or else
What glove let your hands breath the most?
Any cotton glove will let you hand breathe, but will allow water in.
Can ducks breath under water?
no a duck can not breathe under water
