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Modern Lungfishes are in 3 families: Ceratodontidae- found in Australia, Lepidosirenidae- found in South America, and Protopteridae- found in Africa. These relict fish have elogated bodies, much like that of an eel. They have small scales, and these fish actually have paired lungs. Although these fish have lungs, Lungfish normally only use these air sacs during times of extreme stress. They have been know to stay in bodies of water that have a tendency to dry up during the summer. The Lungfish has the ability to burrow in the mud and survive by breathing with their lungs until the rain comes.
Winston Stehr
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∙ 15y agoModern Lungfishes are in 3 families: Ceratodontidae- found in Australia, Lepidosirenidae- found in South America, and Protopteridae- found in Africa. These relict fish have elogated bodies, much like that of an eel. They have small scales, and these fish actually have paired lungs. Although these fish have lungs, Lungfish normally only use these air sacs during times of extreme stress. They have been know to stay in bodies of water that have a tendency to dry up during the summer. The Lungfish has the ability to burrow in the mud and survive by breathing with their lungs until the rain comes.
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What are the 4 types of lungfish?
The four types of lungfish are the south American lungfish, the African lungfish
How many lungs do lungfish have?
Lungfish have 2 lungs but the Australian lungfish has 1.
When was Lungfish - band - created?
Lungfish - band - was created in 1988.
What is unusual about the way lungfish breath?
Lungfish can breathe through air.
How old is the Australian lungfish?
usually 98 but the oldest Australian lungfish is 123
When was Spotted African Lungfish created?
Spotted African Lungfish was created in 1900.
When was Gilled African Lungfish created?
Gilled African Lungfish was created in 1844.
When was West African Lungfish created?
West African Lungfish was created in 1839.
How long can the lungfish live out of water?
three years can lungfish live out of water...
What is the scientific name for a lungfish?
The scientific name for lungfish is Dipnoi.
Do lungfish have ears?
yes all vertabrea have ewars
What is an animal that evolved from the lungfish?
Most evolutionary scientists today do not think that amphibians evolved from the lungfish. They do share some characteristics, but the lungfish has no hint of legs.
