Which Function Below Is Not Performed by the Gills of Bony

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which function below is not performed by the gills of bony fishes?

• A) extract nutrients from the water
• B) extract oxygen form the water
• C) eliminate carbon dioxide from their body
• D) aid in osmoregulation

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