Apart from breathing, gills can also help in capturing microscopic nutrients for the fishes.

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The correct option is B False
Gills help in exchange of gases in fishes. It has no other secondary function. Fishes capture their nutrient exclusively through the mouth.

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Fishes breathe with the help of gills which are richly supplied with blood vessels. The gills help the fish to

(a) take in oxygen from air.
(b) take in oxygen dissolved in water
(c) absorb nutrients present in water
(d) release waste substances in water

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Apart from breathing, gills can also help in capturing microscopic nutrients for the fishes.

The correct option is B FalseGills help in exchange of gases in fishes. It has no other secondary function. Fishes capture their nutrient exclusively through the mouth.

The correct option is B False
Gills help in exchange of gases in fishes. It has no other secondary function. Fishes capture their nutrient exclusively through the mouth.