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Function of fish gills. To preform breathing for the orgainsm that lives under water.
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∙ 14y agoFunction of fish gills. To preform breathing for the orgainsm that lives under water.
(Listen everyone!... go to National Geographic for kids, or the regular one to find a more specific and general info. on this subject. To find it type on Google "national geographic" or "National geographic". Hope this helps!!)
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What structure in fish performs the same function as lungs in mammals?
GillsThe gills perform the same function.
Why are fish gills not suitable for air ventilation?
Fish gills are not suitable for air ventilation because, gills cannot function without water flowing through them. Gills are especially evolved and are an adaption of fish to breath under water.
Why am i a fish?
Because your Pharynx arch is still perforated to function as gills.
What is the function of the gill cover of a fish?
to protect the gills
How the function of the gills is performed at shrimp?
Gills allow shrimp and fish extract oxygen from the water - therefore they can breath under water.
Fish have this instead of lungs?
Fish Use Gills Instead of lungs. Gills Help fish to Breath. Fish Use Gills Instead of lungs. Gills Help fish to Breath.
Why must there be a continuous flow of water across the gills of fish?
Water must flow with some regularity across the gills of fish for gas exchange to take place. This is essential if the fish is to stay alive. Oxygen is taken from the water by the gills, and carbon dioxide is put into the water. The gills of fish serve essentially the same function as the lungs of people.
Do hag fish have gills?
all fish have gills
Do fighter fish have gills?
yes all fish have gills.
What is their function of the gills in a fish?
It filters the water out. Basically the 'breath in' water and take the oxygen from it and the water filters out through the gills
Do siames fitghing fish have gills?
All fish have gills. Their gills are like lungs. And if they didn't have gills they would die.
Do fish breathe with lungs or gills?
gills.
