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There are basically Three ways used:
- hold your breath while submerged. mammals, birds and reptiles do this
- develop gills and associated body chemistsry to be able to extract oxygen from the water. Fish and the occasional amphibian, crustaceans take this approach
- Some insects bring an air bubble with them when they dive
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How ocean creatures breathe?
Well, ocean creatures have gills and breathe in water.
How long can kit fisto breathe underwater?
Yes. Kit Fisto's species, the Nautolans, are amphibian-like creatures (they can breathe above and under water)
How do fish breathe under water?
They use their gills to breathe under water.
Why do creatures living under water need sunlight?
Kelp and other producers need it to grow.
How do gills let you breathe under water?
Gills, as opposed to lungs, can filter out oxygen from water. And oxygen is something most creatures need to stay alive.
What is the length of time squirrels can breathe under water?
squirres can't breathe under water.
Is water called life?
No, water is a chemical in which most of all living creatures want water. If there is water there in living creatures. Water is a thing in which we, Humans need it.
How do sea creatures breathe under water?
A shellfish will breathe under water by using tubes that are called siphons. These bring water into the animal and then push out the water that is carrying waste.
What effect will the oil in the gulf have on the creatures living under the water?
It can get in they're eyes, noses, lungs, they'll drink it.
How can mammal breath while they are under water?
They do not breathe underwater. They hold their breath under the water and surface to breathe.
How long can squirrels breathe under water?
Squirrels cannot breathe under water.
How do water scorpions breathe underwater?
Scorpions can breathe under water, False. Scorpions cannot breathe under water but they can however hold their breath for up to 6 days
