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Gill

/ɡˈɪl/
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(noun) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

Gill usually acts most efficiently.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a respiratory organ used by many aquatic organisms to extract dissolved oxygen from the water.

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