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How do elasmobranchs breathe?

Elasmobranches have gills in sets of five to seven pairs.  The elasmobranch draws water in through its mouth and that water passes through the gills, drawing out the dissolved oxygen from the water, which is then transported throughout the body.

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  • Marine Life
  • Elasmobranchs
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