Question #340075

What are the peculiar features of respiratory system of agnathans? 


Expert's answer

They have seven gill slits where oxygen diffuse. Agnatha breathe by sucking in water through the mouth and into the pharynx, then release water from the gill slits. Before leaving through the gill slits, water must pass through the feather-like gills.


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