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Gills are specialized respiratory organs found in aquatic animals, primarily fish. They consist of thin, feathery filaments that increase surface area for gas exchange, covered by a thin layer of epithelial cells. Each filament contains numerous tiny structures called lamellae, which are rich in blood vessels, allowing for efficient oxygen absorption and carbon dioxide release. Gills are typically located on either side of the head and are protected by a bony covering called the operculum in bony fish.
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What structure in fish performs the same function as lungs in mammals?
GillsThe gills perform the same function.
What structure do lobster use for gas exchange?
gills
what structure in a fish is analogous to human lungs?
gills
What structure typically replaces the gills when amphibians become adults?
lungs
Does tadpole and goldfish have the same breathing structure?
yes they both have gills
How would you describe the structure of a mollusk's gills?
The gills of bivalves that I have seen, I would describe as looking like a piece of screening covered with cilia.
What structure that animals use to obtain oxygen?
Lungs, gills and sometimes skin.
How many gills are located on each side of the Tilapia What covering protects them?
Tilapia typically have four gills on each side of their bodies, making a total of eight gills. These gills are protected by a bony structure known as the operculum, which covers and shields them from injury and helps in the efficient movement of water over the gills for respiration.
What is the structure through which crustacean obtain oxygen?
Crustaceans obtain oxygen through gills.
What structure enables tadpoles to breathe in the water?
Gills enable tadpoles to breathe in the water.
How does the structure of gills allow for the production of so many spore?
large surface area.
Do puffball have stem and gills?
Puffballs do not have stems or gills. They belong to a group of fungi known as basidiomycetes and typically have a round, spore-producing body that resembles a ball. Instead of gills, they release spores from a single opening at the top when mature. Their structure is quite different from that of traditional mushrooms, which do have stems and gills.
