Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms?

  • A
    Aquatic organisms have smaller lungs.
  • B
    The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is much lower than the amount of oxygen in the air.
  • C
    Aquatic organisms are more active than terrestrial organisms.
  • D
    Aquatic organisms need more energy for swimming.

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