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Respiration in Non-Homeotherms - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Possess large spongy lungs which reduced 80% in size when the head and limbs are retracted inside the shell.The lungs have a single intrapulmonary bronchus which radiates in a network of bronchioles and faveoli.
*Possess large spongy lungs which reduced 80% in size when the head and limbs are retracted inside the shell.The lungs have a single intrapulmonary bronchus which radiates in a network of bronchioles and faveoli.
*Lungs are ventilated by leg movement in terrestrial animals, and have highly developed trunk muscles to facilitate this. Aquatic species are able to respire due to the hydrostatic pressure of water, which forces air in and out of the lungs. In addition, some soft shelled chelonians are able to absorb oxygen trhough their shells and skin when submerged.
*Lungs are ventilated by leg movement in terrestrial animals, and have highly developed trunk muscles to facilitate this. Aquatic species are able to respire due to the hydrostatic pressure of water, which forces air in and out of the lungs. In addition, some soft shelled chelonians are able to absorb oxygen trhough their shells and skin when submerged.
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