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Gills are not the only unique spect of internal fish anatomy; many species of fish have gas-filled swim bladders that help them control their -------, allowing them to float at the appropriate depths without expending excess energy.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?sizeeliminatetemperatureeliminatedirectioneliminatebuoyancy

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Gills are not the only unique spect of internal fish anatomy; many species of fish have gas-filled swim bladders that help them control their -------, allowing them to float at the appropriate depths without expending excess energy.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?sizeeliminatetemperatureeliminatedirectioneliminatebuoyancy

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The most logical and precise word to complete the text is "buoyancy". This term refers to the ability to float in water or air, which is exactly what fish use their swim bladders for. So, the completed sentence would read: "Gills are not the only unique aspect of internal fish anatomy; many species of fish have gas-filled swim bladders that help them control their buoyancy, allowing them to float at the appropriate depths without expending excess energy."

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