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Distinguish between aquatic and terrestrial respiration.

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The difference between aquatic and terrestrial respiration is as follows:

Aquatic respirationTerrestrial respiration
Occurs in organisms living in waterOccurs in land organisms
Involve oxygen which is dissolved in waterDoes not involved dissolved oxygen
Main respiratory organ is gillsMain respiratory organ is generally lungs
Gills are tough and spinyLungs are moist, slippery and soft.
Breathing rate is comparatively higherBreathing rate is comparatively lower


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