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Because Turtles can actually diffuse oxygen from the water with what is commonly referred to as Bum Gills. They aren't actually gills, but have the similar function.

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This is actually a hard question to answer.

Because Turtles can actually diffuse oxygen from the water with what is commonly referred to as Bum Gills. They aren't actually gills, but have the similar function.
Turtles breathe with lungs. When underwater for long periods and when hibernating different species of turtles have different mens of absorbing the needed air. This method is by means of the skin or structures in the area of its throat.

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All turtles have lungs - not gills. They hold their breath when they dive.

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All snakes have lung but are just able to hold their breath for long peroids of time.

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Sea Turtles have lungs - not gills. They hold their breath when they dive.

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All Turtles have lungs, and no turtles have gills.

They hold their breath when they dive.

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Lizard don't have gills but they have lungs used to breath.

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yes, a turtle does lungs.

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reptiles use lungs

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