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Respiration in Non-Homeotherms - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Reptiles==
==Reptiles==
Reptiles have a fundamentally different respiratory system to that of mammals.
Reptiles have a fundamentally different respiratory system to that of mammals, in that they lack a bronchial tree.
Route of Air in the Reptiliant Respiratory System:
#Air enters via nares
#Nasal Cavity
#Choana
#Glottis (base of tongue)
#Trachea
#Bronchi
#Lungs
The lungs are paired, with respiration only occuring in the cranial region.
The Respiratory surface is composed of '''Faveoli''', honeycomb shaped structures which line the walls.
===Lizards===
*No diaphragm