True or False: By comparing the evaginated respiratory structures of aquatic organisms (e.g. gills, skin folds) with the invaginated respiratory structures of terrestrial organisms (below), we can conclude that invaginated lungs and tracheal systems are an adaptation to terrestrial life. (A) Human (Phylum Chordata)(B) Insect (Phylum Arthropoda)SpiracleTracheal systemLung(C) Land snail (Phylum Mollusca)Lung-(mantlecavity)ShellDiaphragmThe comparative method Terrestrial vertebrates (A). insectsB), and land snails (C)-representing three phyla that separately colonized theland-have independently evolved breathing organs that are invaginated intothe body. This convergence in the type of breathing organ suggests that invagi-nated breathing organs are adaptive for living on land.

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True or False: By comparing the evaginated respiratory structures of aquatic organisms (e.g. gills, skin folds) with the invaginated respiratory structures of terrestrial organisms (below), we can conclude that invaginated lungs and tracheal systems are an adaptation to terrestrial life.

(A) Human (Phylum Chordata)
(B) Insect (Phylum Arthropoda)
Spiracle
Tracheal system
Lung
(C) Land snail (Phylum Mollusca)
Lung-
(mantle
cavity)
Shell
Diaphragm
The comparative method Terrestrial vertebrates (A). insects
B), and land snails (C)-representing three phyla that separately colonized the
land-have independently evolved breathing organs that are invaginated into
the body. This convergence in the type of breathing organ suggests that invagi-
nated breathing organs are adaptive for living on land.

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