Most phyla of aquatic invertebrates have improved the rate of gas exchange by creating a water current over their respiratory surfaces, thereby ________.

A. changing the diffusion constant
B. increasing the concentration difference
C. increasing the surface area for diffusion
D. decreasing the distance for diffusion


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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