What is double respiration? Which group of animals exhibit the phenomenon of double respiration?

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If during inspiration, air passes twice through the lungs and get the opportunity to absorb oxygen twice, it is called double respiration. Birds exhibit this phenomenon which helps them to generate greater amount of energy.

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