An organism $X$ having breathing organs $A$ lives on land. When organism $X$ goes underwater, it cannot survive for a long time unless carrying an oxygen cylinder. On the other hand, the organism $Y$ having breathing organs $B$ always lives in water and if taken out of water, it dies after a short while. A third organism $Z$ having breathing organs $C$ and $D$ which lives on the banks of ponds, lakes, and rivers can survive on land as well as in water equally well.
$(a)$ What could organism $X$ be? Name the breathing organs $A$.
$(b)$ What could organism $Y$ be? Name the breathing organs $B$.
$(c)$ What could organism $Z$ be? Name the breathing organs $C$ and $D$.
$(d)$ Out of $X$, $Y$, and $Z$, which organism is:
$(i)$ Amphibian,
(ii) Aquatic,
(iii) Terrestrial?

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(N/A) Organism $X$ is a human being. The breathing organs $A$ are lungs.
$(b)$ Organism $Y$ is a fish. The breathing organs $B$ are gills.
$(c)$ Organism $Z$ is a frog. The breathing organs $C$ and $D$ are skin and lungs.
$(d)$ $(i)$ $Z$ is an amphibian. (ii) $Y$ is an aquatic organism. (iii) $X$ is a terrestrial organism.

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