The difference between aquatic and terrestrial respiration is as follows:
Aquatic respiration |
Terrestrial respiration |
Occurs in organisms living in water |
Occurs in land organisms |
Involve oxygen which is dissolved in water |
Does not involved dissolved oxygen |
Main respiratory organ is gills |
Main respiratory organ is generally lungs |
Gills are tough and spiny |
Lungs are moist, slippery and soft. |
Breathing rate is comparatively higher |
Breathing rate is comparatively lower |