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Slug and other gastropods have what's called an open respiratory system. Humans, for comparison, have a closed respiratory system. Essentially, slugs "breathe" through the pours of their skin. Oxygen enters and carbon dioxide exits.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, slugs need oxygen. Most everything living needs it. Even plants and trees need oxygen. They don't "breathe" but, rather, respire - taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide. That can be confusing since plants also use photosynthesis during daylight hours to take in carbon dioxide and get rid of oxygen.
However, some bacteria do not - and a new tiny discovery (named Spinoloricus Cinzia) in the Mediterrean does not need it, either.
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∙ 13y agoNo, it needs oxygen just like 99.999% of all multicellular organisms.
I deleted the answer because the last person said yes. His reason was because there are underwater snails. To clear that up, all organisms under water absorb oxygen through their gills and into their body.
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What can live without oxygen?
Anaerobic bacteria can live without oxygen. In fact, oxygen is toxic to many of them.
What bacteria can survive without the presence of oxygen?
Archaebacteria called extremeophiles have some species that live entirely anaerobically. Bacteria [and other organisms] that respire using O2 as the 'final' electron acceptor are termed to be Aerobic, while bacteria [and the odd organism] that has the biochemical capacity to Live without O2 are termed to be Anaerobic.
What are bacteria that cannot live without oxygen called?
Bacteria that must have oxygen to survive are called obligate aerobes. Some bacteria can live with or without oxygen and are called facultative anaerobes.Anaerobes = No oxygenAerobes = Oxygen
How long can a mouse live without oxygen?
it can live for 2 hours
How long can the human heart live without oxygen?
about 2 to 5 minutes
What can live without oxygen?
Anaerobic bacteria can live without oxygen. In fact, oxygen is toxic to many of them.
Can a lion live without oxygen?
No. No animal can live without oxygen
Can snail live without food for one day?
yes
Can a garden snail live without a mom or dad?
Yes
Can a snail live in a snail?
No a snail can't live in a snail.
How long can a snail live without sleeping or eating?
3 months
We had a betta fish with a snail and the betta died We are going to leave for vacation and didn't know if a snail can live in a fish tank without a fish for a week or two?
Snail do not need company so the death of the fish will not affect it in any way other than to leave more oxygen available for the snail. It will be perfectly OK for several weeks provided the water does not go bad.
Can snail produced oxygen?
No
How many days or hours can you live without oxygen?
You cannot live without oxygen for more than 5 minutes. :D
What is the role of oxygen in the process photosynthesis?
you cant live without oxygen
What bacteria can survive without the presence of oxygen?
Archaebacteria called extremeophiles have some species that live entirely anaerobically. Bacteria [and other organisms] that respire using O2 as the 'final' electron acceptor are termed to be Aerobic, while bacteria [and the odd organism] that has the biochemical capacity to Live without O2 are termed to be Anaerobic.
Can a snail live underwater?
Yes, there are types of snail that can live underwater.
