Dipneumones
Noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The study of dipneumones revealed a unique respiratory system that combined diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle activity.
Definition:The physiological system used for gas exchange in animals, comprising the airways, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles.
From respiratory system
Example:Scientists sometimes turn to alternative anatomical models like dipneumones to explore the possibilities of life forms with different respiratory systems.
Definition:Anatomic variations from the standard or accepted framework, often proposed for extinct or hypothetical life forms or as a model for understanding evolutionary paths.
From alternative anatomy
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