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Gills are highly adapted for gaseous exchange through their large surface area, which is increased by numerous thin filaments and lamellae. This structure allows for efficient diffusion of oxygen from water into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide from the blood into the water. The thin epithelial layers of the gill membranes facilitate rapid gas exchange, while the constant flow of water over the gills maintains a concentration gradient essential for effective respiration. Additionally, the close proximity of capillaries ensures that gases can be exchanged quickly and efficiently.
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What are the features that make the gills of bony fishe efficient gaseous exchange?
Using many structures called gill lamellaes
What is the similarities between gills and lungs?
They both help the organism to have gaseous exchange with its surrounding
What is the name for exchange of gas in the lungs?
gaseous exchange
What are adapted animals with gills?
Fish have gills to breathe in the water. they swim in the water and are adapted :D :D :D
How have plants and animals adapt to life on land?
Plants and animals have adapted to feed, reproduction, and life on land by utilizing oxygen or carbon dioxide that is absorbed through lungs or via photosynthesis rather than using gills. They have adapted with fur to keep them warm and legs to move them safely on land. Plants have adapted to utilize sunlight and animals to reproduce.
What is a filamentous organ that allows for the exchange of gases underwater?
A gill is a filamentous organ specialized for the exchange of gases underwater. Some aquatic animals have gills that are adapted in such a way so as to allow them to breathe out of the water.
How are fish adapted to breath underwater?
they have gills
How are the gills adapted to carry out respiration?
for poo.
What is the difference between ventilation and gaseous exchange?
Gaseous exchange is a natural process, ventilation is a forced process.
What is the purpose of a mollusk gills and where are the gills located?
To exchange for oxygen in water.
What do reptiles breathe with?
Most reptiles exchange gases through their lungs. The lungs of reptiles are folded so as to make enough room for gaseous exchange.
How do fish allows gaseous exchange?
Gills have numerous folds that give them a very large surface area.The rows of gill filaments have many protrusions called gill lamellae. The folds are kept supported and moist by the water that is continually pumped through the mouth and over the gills.
