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Question
The two organisms which breath only through their moist skin are:
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fish and frog
frog and earthworm
leech and earthworm
fish and earthworm
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Solution
Leech and Earthworm
Leech and earthworm breathe only through their moist skin. Fish breathe through gills, while frogs breathe through lungs and skin.
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