Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lungless
Adjective
/ˈlʌŋləs/
Definition
Lacking lungs; specifically used to describe certain amphibians that breathe through their skin.
Examples
- Some species of salamanders are lungless and absorb oxygen through their skin.
- The lungless condition of certain frogs allows them to thrive in high-altitude environments.
Meaning
The term refers to organisms that do not possess lungs for respiration, relying instead on cutaneous respiration (breathing through the skin).
Synonyms
- Respiratory-less
- Airenlite (informal)
