Which effect arises in fish gills when diffusion distances increase?

💡 Explanation

Increased diffusion distance reduces oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange efficiency by reducing the concentration gradients across the gill lamellae with poor diffusion. Because of this compromised countercurrent exchange occurs, therefore less oxygen extraction happens, rather than improved conditions.

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