Monday, 17 May 2021

Some mammals can breathe through their butt, scientists discover

Some mammals can breathe through their butt, scientists discover

A long time ago, ancient fish swam in a harsh aquatic environment, with scarce light and limited oxygen. Many died but some survived and evolved, eventually giving rise to Misgurnus anguillicaudatus — a type of loach fish common in parts of East Asia. The loach fish’s secret survival mechanism? A unique form of intestinal breathing via their posterior.

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