Animal Kingdom Question 340
Question: Assertion : Gill covers act as the respiratory surface in Palaemon. Reason : Gill cover is Palaemon is thin in nature.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Inner lining of branchiostegites or gill-covers of Palaemon is not only thin, but membranous and highly vascular containing minute blood lacunae.
These form large respiratory surface which absorb oxygen $ (O_2) $ dissolved in water and give out carbon dioxide.
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