Protruding Papulae on the Surface of Echinoderms Improve Respiratory Efficiency

question 42

Multiple Choice

Protruding papulae on the surface of echinoderms improve respiratory efficiency by ______.

• A)increasing the concentration difference
• B)increasing the surface area for diffusion
• C)decreasing the distance for diffusion
• D)changing the diffusion constant

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