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​Countercurrent exchange maximizes efficiency.

A) ​fish respiration
B) ​amphibian respiration
C) ​mammalian respiration
D) ​bird respiration
E) ​insect respiration

Countercurrent Exchange

A mechanism whereby fluids flow in opposite directions to facilitate exchange of heat, gases, or other substances.

Fish Respiration

The process by which fish exchange gases with their environment, primarily through gills, to obtain oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

  • Explain the diversity of gas exchange mechanisms among various organisms.
  • Analyze the variations in respiratory mechanisms among various animal taxa.
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