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From where do the aquatic animals and terrestrial animals obtain oxygen for breathing and respiration?

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Aquatic animals obtain the oxygen dissolved in water for breathing and respiration. Terrestrial animals obtain oxygen present in air for breathing and respiration. 

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Chapter 1: Life Processes - Exercise 2 [Page 48]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Life Processes
Exercise 2 | Q 41.2 | Page 48

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