The first organisms to adapt to gas exchange on land were likely early terrestrial plants, specifically bryophytes like mosses, which emerged around 470 million years ago. These plants developed structures such as stomata to facilitate gas exchange while minimizing water loss. As terrestrial life evolved, other organisms, including insects and amphibians, also adapted to life on land, further enhancing gas exchange mechanisms.
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