• Lyrl@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    15 hours ago

    Obligate ram breathing is kind of mind-blowing. They have to swim to flow water through their gills because their gills have no muscles to flap like most fish have.

    Only a few sharks are obligate ram breathers, though. Many species are able to take breaks from swimming.