In Which Animals Would Diffusion Alone Not Be an Effective

question 70

Multiple Choice

In which animals would diffusion alone not be an effective transport mechanism for gas exchange?

• A) nematodes
• B) sponges
• C) cnidarians
• D) annelids
• E) flatworms

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