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A mollusk respires through structures called ctenidia (gills), which are housed in the mantle cavity of most mollusks. The mantle cavity is a space between the mollusk's main body and its mantle, an organ with numerous important functions, including shell creation and osmoregulation.
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What type of respiratory organ do mollusks have?
the type of respiratory organ mollusks have is GILLS.
Where are the body organs of the mollusks located?
in the respiratory system.
Why structures do mollusks have in common?
they are both invertebrates
What terminates in a grape-like cluster of respiratory structures?
The bronchial tree, specifically the bronchioles, terminate in a grape0like cluster of respiratory structures. These structures are the alveoli.
What terminates in grape-like cluster of respiratory structures?
The bronchial tree, specifically the bronchioles, terminate in a grape0like cluster of respiratory structures. These structures are the alveoli.
What terminates in a grape like cluster of respiratory structures?
The bronchioles terminate in a grape-like cluster of respiratory structures called the alveoli.
Nitrogen wastes are filtered from the coelomic fluid of mollusks by structures called?
nephridia
What structures in the respiratory system contain surfactants?
lungs
What is the respiratory system structures?
it consists of two parts
Is the respiratory system reinforced by bony structures?
Yes
The lower respiratory structures are found within the throacic cavity.how are these structures protected.?
protected by rib cage
What are the structures in the respiratory system that help filter air?
the trachea
