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Water Challenges Gas Exchange Systems Describe Advantages Faced

Front Describe the advantages of, and challenges faced by, gas exchange systems operating in water rather than air.
Back Gas exchange systems in water vs air:
  • Advantage - no need to minimise water loss
  • Challenges - water is a lot denser & more viscous, has lower oxygen content

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