Unlike aquatic organisms, humans have their gas exchange surfaces on the inside rather than the outside. This adaptation evolved to

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Unlike aquatic organisms, land organisms like humans face the challenge of losing water during gas exchange due to the dry atmosphere. To reduce water loss and maintain proper gas exchange, humans adapted to have their gas exchange surfaces, such as the lungs, on the inside of their bodies.

Unlike Aquatic Organisms, Humans Have Their Gas Exchange Surfaces on the Inside