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by Sandy - Sand on September 7th, 2009
The main function is 'breathing', or more correctly, gaseous exchange. In addition to gaseous exchange, they are involved in other vital processes such as metabolic ammonia excretion, during which ammonia produced by the breakdown of proteins is excreted directly into the surrounding water via the gills. Another important function is osmoregulation, a process that regulates the water and concentration of various solutes and ions, such as sodium and calcium, in the fish's body.
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