Question

What are gills covered with? What is its function?


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Answer 1

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The gills of fish are covered with a thin mucous membrane, which has a large external surface area that is in continuous contact with ambient water irrigating the organ during respiration.

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Answer 2

Abstract. The gills of fish are covered with a thin mucous membrane, which has a large external surface area that is in continuous contact with ambient water irrigating the organ during respiration.