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Exchange of Gases in Fishes

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How important is the presence of air bladder in Pisces?

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Gas bladder or air bladder is a gas filled sac present in fishes. It helps in maintaining buoyancy. Thus, it helps fishes to ascend or descend and stay in the water current.

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