Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 46.1, Problem 2SB
What is an advantage of water over air as a respiratory medium? What are two key advantages of air over water as a respiratory medium?
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