I WONDER - Is There A Fish That Can Breathe Out Of Water?

Lungfish have evolved to possess both lungs and gills, allowing them to breathe underwater like regular fish and also breathe air. This adaptation is due to the hot and dry climate in Australia, where lungfish live. During dry seasons, lungfish bury themselves in wet mud, sticking their heads out to breathe air until water returns.

What unique feature allows lungfish to survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments?

• They have a thick skin.

• They can store water in their bodies.

• They can fly.

• They have both lungs and gills.

Why did lungfish develop their unusual breathing method?

• To escape predators.

• Due to the climate they live in.

• To migrate long distances.

• To find food more easily.

In which country is the climate particularly influential on lungfish breathing habits?

• Brazil

• Australia

• India

• Canada

How do lungfish survive during long dry periods?

• They hibernate in caves.

• They migrate to wetter areas.

• They stop breathing until it rains.

• They bury themselves in wet mud.

What do lungfish do to continue breathing when buried in mud?

• They absorb oxygen through their skin.

• They create air pockets in the mud.

• They stick their heads out to breathe air.

• They use their gills only.