Breathing in Other Animals
Breathing in Other Animals: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Breathing in Aquatic Organisms, Breathing in Fishes, Gills, Breathing in Other Organisms, Breathing in Cockroach, Spiracles, Tracheae & Breathing in Earthworm etc.
Important Questions on Breathing in Other Animals
Name the organ of breathing in the following: (spiracles/nephridia/skin)
There are _____ pairs of spiracles present on the body surface of the cockroach.
Which organ does the fish use for breathing?
The fish use the air dissolved in water for breathing. The fish uses the gills for breathing. If they are taken out of the water, they will die. Why does this happen?
Do all water animals have gills to breathe?
Do water animals have special organs?
In cockroaches the air enters to the body through-
Explain the term trachea.
Which of the following organ does an earthworm use for breathing purpose?
In fishes, the blood is oxygenated in the _____.
The spiracles lead to a network of breathing tubes called _____.
Insects breathe through _____.
How do fish breathe? Describe with diagram.
Match the correct
| Column (a) | Column (b) |
| a. Inhalation | a. The lungs are located. |
| b. Breathing | b. Oxygen is taken up. |
| c. Exhalation | c. Inhalation + Exhalation |
| d. Thoracic cavity | d. Carbon dioxide is released. |
Frogs respire by both skin and lungs.
Respiration takes place in cockroach by_____. (spiracles / gills)
Respiration in cockroach occurs-
Respiratory organ in insect is-
Note: None of these options of the original questions were correct. Hence, Options are modified.
How fishes respire in water?
How do fish breathe under the water?
