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they come up above the water and breath with their blowhole and then go back underwater. they do the same thing as whales so but they are just smaller

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Whales and dolphins do not have gills then also they survive in sea?

That is true. Whales and dolphins do not have gills, yet they survive in the ocean. They do this by coming up for air about every five minutes, take a deep breath, and hold it while they are under.


How does a dolphins blowhole help it survive in its ecosystem?

A dolphin's blowhole helps it breath while it is in the water.


What do fish need to survive in open ocean?

food and a way to breath


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Do dolphins breath through lungs?

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How do dolphins breath under water if they are mammals?

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How can an animal with lungs survive in the ocean?

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Do dolphins live in the deep parts of the ocean middle parts of the ocean or near the surrface?

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Where do dolphins live on the ocean floor?

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