Asked by Shanikka Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2024
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Clams and other bivalves typically have:
A) dermal gills.
B) gills adapted for trapping food.
C) an operculum.
D) book lungs.
E) swim bladders.
Dermal Gills
Respiratory structures in some aquatic animals that allow for gas exchange directly through the skin.
Book Lungs
Respiratory organs in certain arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, consisting of stacked plates for gas exchange.
Operculum
In bony fishes, a protective flap of the body wall that covers the gills.
- Outline the physical adaptations across various species that aid in efficient respiratory exchange.
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SR
Sanjana RahmanJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Clams and other bivalves have gills that are adapted for both respiration and trapping food particles from the water, serving a dual function in these organisms.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the physical adaptations across various species that aid in efficient respiratory exchange.