What is the difference between cutaneous and pulmonary respiration?

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Criteria Cutaneous respiration Pulmonary respiration

Definition Diffusion of gases takes place through the skin. Exchange of gases occurs through the lungs.

Occurrence In aquatic habitats and on land. Takes place in land only.

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Criteria	Cutaneous respiration	Pulmonary respiration
Definition	Diffusion of gases takes place through the skin.	Exchange of gases occurs through the lungs.
Occurrence	In aquatic habitats and on land.	Takes place in land only.