Soft-Shelled Turtles Can Remain Submerged Underwater for Several Hours Without

question 43

Multiple Choice

Soft-shelled turtles can remain submerged underwater for several hours without ventilating their lungs because ________.

• A)they also have rudimentary gills
• B)the partial pressure of O₂ is higher underwater
• C)they can use cutaneous respiration through the soft lining of their throats
• D)they can store some air in special air sacs under the shell

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