Its not impossible. Many animals such as the earthworm and frog do it.
Cutaneous respiration.
Respiration of animals in the Phylum Vertebrata, Class Amphibia, including classes such as urodela, anurans, & apodans. It involves respiration through the skin.
A frog is an amphibian, but adult frogs do not have gills. They absorb oxygen from the water through their skins, using special blood vessels. If the oxygen level in water is too low, frogs will move around to increase the water flow across the skin. Some frogs have creased skins that can increase their surface area. (see related question)
Yes, earthworm respiration is referred to as cutaneous respiration because they exchange gases directly through their skin. Their skin must remain moist to facilitate the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as they lack specialized respiratory organs like lungs or gills. This process allows them to absorb oxygen from the environment and release carbon dioxide efficiently.
amphibians use several different methods of respiration depending on their species and age. 1. cutaneous respiration 2. buccopharyngeal respiration 3. pulmonary respiration 4. gill respiration
Adult frogs primarily respire through two methods: cutaneous respiration and pulmonary respiration. Cutaneous respiration involves the exchange of gases through their skin, which must remain moist to facilitate this process. Additionally, frogs use pulmonary respiration by inhaling and exhaling air through their lungs, especially during periods of activity or when more oxygen is needed. This dual method allows frogs to efficiently meet their metabolic demands in various environments.
NO!!! Dolphins have lungs as do all mammals and cannot breathe through their skin. Yhey are obligate lung breathers.
glandular skin has many glands Amphibians have a smooth, glandular skin, but they have adaptations for cutaneous respiration, requiring the skin to be kept moist
Thermoreceptors
Cutaneous tissue is also called dermal tissue and is the skin
Frogs have cutaneous type of respiration i.e respiration through skin.Some species have lungs,but very rare in occurence.To know practically,take a frog and cover it completely by a blotting paper.After some time the frog dies
No, it is a cutaneous mycosis. It is an infection under the skin. Not on top.