In order to make the adaptation from living in water to living on land, amphibians developed lungs. Why were gills no longer suitable? What are the advantages of lungs in comparison to gills?
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Gills are specialized for extracting oxygen from water, while lungs are specialized for extracting oxygen from air. As amphibians transitioned to living on land, they needed a more efficient way to obtain oxygen from the air. Show more…
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