Lungfish

usgb/ˈlʌŋfɪʃ/
noun

A type of fish that has lungs and can breathe air.

Certain species of lungfish can survive in dry conditions by breathing air.
Visual representation of "lungfish" - A type of fish that has lungs and can breathe air.

Often appears as...

  • australian lungfish
  • african lungfish
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Habitat Conditions

Lungfish are known for living in conditions where water is scarce or oxygen levels are low.

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During the dry season, the African lungfish buries itself in mud and breathes air.
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Estivation Ability

Some lungfish can enter a dormant state called estivation to survive droughts.

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The lungfish estivates in a cocoon of mucus until the water returns.
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Evolutionary Importance

Lungfish are a vital link in evolution, showing the transition from sea to land animals.

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Lungfish fossils provide clues about the evolution of amphibians from fish.
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