9 Questions
Which animals exchange O2 with CO2 by simple diffusion over their entire body surface?
Sponges
What do most aquatic arthropods and molluscs use for the exchange of gases?
Gills
How do reptiles, birds, and mammals respire?
Through lungs
Which group of animals can respire through their moist skin?
Amphibians like frogs
Which structures do insects use to transport atmospheric air within the body?
Tracheal tubes
How do lower invertebrates like sponges exchange O2 with CO2?
By simple diffusion over their entire body surface
What respiratory structures are used by terrestrial forms for the exchange of gases?
Lungs
How do most aquatic arthropods and molluscs exchange gases?
Through gills
In which group of animals can frogs respire through their moist skin?
Amphibians
Explore the diverse mechanisms of breathing in various animal groups, from simple diffusion in lower invertebrates to specialized structures like tracheal tubes and gills in insects, aquatic arthropods, and molluscs.
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