It is thought that these grooves help to channel water through the mouth and out the gill slits, thereby reducing water resistance.

人们认为这些沟槽有助于将水从嘴中输送到鳃裂外，从而减少水的阻力。

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The salt reduces the electrical resistance of the water.

盐使水的电阻减小。

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The rate at which the flowing water overcomes this resistance is related to the permeability of rocks.

水流克服这种阻力的速度与岩石的渗透性有关。

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This can be anything from walking or running against the resistance of water, to doing jumping jacks in the water.

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