In crustacea respiration occurs through.

Tracheae

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Gills

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Book lungs

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Book gills

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Solution

The correct option is B Gills
Crustaceans belong to phylum Arthropoda which is characterised by joint appendages. The respiratory organs are gills, book gills, book lungs or tracheal system. Crustaceans are aquatic arthropods in which respiration occurs through gills.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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Respiration in arthropods occurs through

1. Trachea 2. Book lungs 3. Gills 4. Skin

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