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Reptiles (snakes, lizards, crocodiles etc) breathe using lungs. If they are underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe.
Amphibians (frogs, newts, salamanders etc) are NOT reptiles. Amphibians often breathe through their skin. They can also gulp air into their primitive lungs using their mouth or throat.
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Are sharks amphibians mammals or reptiles?
Sharks are not amphibians, mammals, or reptiles. They are a type of fish known as cartilaginous fish, as their skeletons are made of cartilage instead of bone.
Do crocodiles have gills?
They do indeed. I should also point out that crocs are reptiles, not amphibians.
Do all reptiles have lungs?
No, not all reptiles have lungs. Some reptiles, like snakes, have evolved specialized structures like air sacs that help in breathing. Crocodilians are an example of reptiles that use both lungs and special air sacs.
How do reptiles breathe?
Reptiles breathe air through their nostrils and their mouths into their lungs. They don't have gills and if they swim underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe.(Amphibians ( frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians) are not reptiles. Most amphibians can accept oxygen from water or air through their skin. They can also pump air into their primitive lungs using their mouth or throat to force it down.)through their noseYes they do. Check out http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/498684/reptile/38473/Respiratory-system
Do marine reptiles breath underwater?
No. All reptiles, both on land and in water, must breath air. Marine reptiles can hold their breath from a considerable time, but must surface to breathe once in a while.
Do amphibians or reptiles always breathe with lungs?
Reptiles always breathe with lungs. Amphibians may breathe with lungs, gills or through their skin.
Do amphibians and reptiles breathe with lungs?
yes
What Distinguishes amphibians from reptiles?
Amphibians can absorb oxygen through their skin - reptiles need to physically breathe.
What is the breathing method of mammals birds reptiles amphibians fish?
Mammals, birds, reptiles and adult amphibians breathe using lungs. Fish breathe using gills, while juvenile amphibians breathe using gills and spiracles.
Snakes breathe by means of which organ?
Snakes breathe using their lungs, like all reptiles. If they are underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe. Amphibians (frogs, newts, salamanders etc) are NOT reptiles. Amphibians often breathe through their skin.
Are sharks amphibians mammals or reptiles?
Sharks are not amphibians, mammals, or reptiles. They are a type of fish known as cartilaginous fish, as their skeletons are made of cartilage instead of bone.
Do reptiles breath through their skin?
No, reptiles usually have thick scaly skin and they can't breathe through their skin. Reptiles breathe using their lungs. If they are underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe. Reptiles have little slits of nostrils and can also mouth-breathe. Amphibians (frogs, newts, salamanders etc) are NOT reptiles. Amphibians often breathe through their skin, which is thin and wet.
What is the name of the organ that reptiles breath with?
Lizards breathe using their lungs. If they are underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe. Amphibians (frogs, newts, salamanders etc) are NOT reptiles. Amphibians often breathe through their skin.
Are leatherback sea turtles amphibians?
No. They cannot breathe underwater. Turtles and tortoises are reptiles.
What non mammals breathe through lungs?
Birds, reptiles and most amphibians breathe through lungs.
What is the difference between fish and reptiles?
Fish obtain oxygen through their gills, allowing them to breathe underwater, while reptiles require air to breathe like we do. Marine reptiles, such as sea turtles, have to surface periodically for air.
Do any reptiles breathe through gills?
Yes, all reptiles breathe using lungs. If they are underwater they have to come to the surface to breathe. Amphibians (frogs, newts, salamanders etc) are NOT reptiles. Amphibians often breathe through their skin.
