A farm dam, usually dry during winter, has plenty of water and aquatic pond life during the summer. One summer, Sarah returns to the family farm from university. Observing the pond, she is fascinated by some six-legged organisms that can crawl about on submerged surfaces or, when disturbed, seemingly "jet" through the water. Watching further, she is able to conclude that the "mystery organisms" are ambush predators, and their prey includes everything from insects to small fish and tadpoles.
-Sarah observed that the mystery pond organisms never come up to the pond's surface. If she catches one of these organisms and observes closely, perhaps dissecting the organism, she should find ________.
A) gills
B) spiracles
C) tracheae
D) book lungs

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The organisms are aquatic and never come to the surface, indicating they likely have gills for underwater respiration.

A Farm Dam, Usually Dry During Winter, Has Plenty of Water