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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.
| 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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