Why do fish gills slow down when the temperature drops?

Subject: Why do fish gills slow down when the temperature drops?

Date: Sun Feb 6 13:25:39 2000
Posted by taylor french
Grade level: 7-9 School: No school entered.
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Area of science: Zoology
ID: 949865139.Zo

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Why do fish gills slow down when the temperature drops?  Where can I
find sources...fish & respiration?  I did a science fair project but am
having a bad time finding information explaining how fish breathing
changes with temperature.  I am in 8th grade.

Thanks

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