1. What advantage over an aquatic organism does a terrestrial organism have with regard to obtaining oxygen for respiration?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Solution:
Terrestrial organisms breathe by using atmospheric oxygen, whereas aquatic organisms take oxygen dissolved in water. The oxygen level is high in the atmosphere when compared to oxygen in the water. Hence, terrestrial organisms need not breathe fast to obtain organisms, whereas aquatic organisms need to breathe faster to get the required oxygen.
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