Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms?
BiologyClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms because aquatic animals breathe from the oxygen dissolved in water. The dissolved oxygen is less as compared to the amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere. Hence, the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms.
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