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Why do you think oxygen dissolved in water is important for the survival of aquatic animals and plants?

Oxygen dissolved in water is important for the survival of aquatic animals and plants because:


i. Oxygen gas is completely soluble in water.


ii. Plants and animals need oxygen for respiration and for breath.


iii. Therefore, oxygen gas is very important for them for their survival.


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