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Chapter 47.3, Problem 2LO
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To compare: The breathing mechanisms of amphibians and reptiles.
Introduction: Breathing mechanism is the process by oxygen-rich gas is inhaled and the carbon dioxide is exhaled. Amphibians are any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Amphibia. It comprising toads, frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Reptiles are any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia. It comprising the snakes, turtles, and tuatara.
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