a) (Class) Pisces
(Habitat) water/acquatic
b) Letter E
c) F gill raker
G gill bar
d) Provide a surface for the attachment of gill filaments;
Provide a surface for the attachment of gill rakers
e) Efficient transportation of respiratory gases to and from the respiratory surfaces;
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i) Q
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Reason
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