Buccal pumping

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA method of ventilation used in respiration in which the animal moves the floor of its mouth in a rhythmic manner that is externally apparent. It is the sole means of inflating the lungs in amphibians.

Synonyms

mouthbreathing buccalization circular breathing airpuff embouchure insufflation motorboating burping efflation insucking puff bum-sucking

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