How do underwater animals survive in the sea?
A fish's respiratory system is determined primarily by the fact that it spends its entire life in water. Unlike the marine mammals such as whales, a fish has evolved in such a way as to not require frequent trips to the surface to breathe air. Fish have developed gills, on which they rely for the oxygen necessary for a fish's limited metabolism. Fish use their gills to extract oxygen from their watery environment. ChaCha!
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About Underwater Animal
An underwater animal is an animal that is capable of living under the surface of a body of water. Fish are a good example of an underwater animal.
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About Fish
Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates. Fish are also one of the most commonly consumed foods in the world. They are an excellent source of protein, low in fat, and one of the best sources for omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have been shown to have vascular benefits, mental health benefits and even improve eye-site. Fish and seafood come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. Fish can be prepared any way imaginable - eaten raw, cooked with citric acid, broiled, baked, smoked, fried, cooked on a spit, boiled, in a soup, in a taco, by itself, with rice, with noodles, on a kabob... No matter how you do it, fish is delicious.
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