Apulmonic

/ˌeɪpʊlˈmɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or denoting animals that do not have lungs or breathe through lungs.

Etymology

From 'a-' (without) + 'pulmo' (lung in Latin) + '-ic' (adjective suffix), literally meaning 'without lungs.' Used in zoological classification.

Kelly Says

Many sea creatures like jellyfish and sea stars are apulmonic—they absorb oxygen directly through their skin or gills instead!

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