Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-breather
Noun
/ˈɛrˌbriːðər/
Definition
An air-breather is an organism that relies on atmospheric oxygen for respiration.
Examples
- Humans are typical air-breathers, relying on lungs to take in oxygen.
- Many mammals are classified as air-breathers due to their adaptation to life on land.
Meaning
The term refers to living creatures that take in air to breathe, rather than extracting oxygen from water or other sources.
Synonyms
- Aerobic organism
- Terrestrial creature
