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The rate of breathing in aquatic animals is faster than the terrestrial animals. Give reason.

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The amount of dissolved oxygen is very low in water compared to the amount of oxygen in the air . Hence the rate of breathing in aquatic animals is faster than the terrestrial animals.
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