White Sturgeon Respiration
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The White Sturgeon breathes just as most other nautical creatures do. By drawing water into the gill slits these highly advanced organs extract oxygen from the water which is then moved throughout the body to enrich the blood cells. The gill slits of the white sturgeon are located directly above the pectoral fins on the lower section of the head, essentially in a position where the human neck would be. The slits are on both sides of the fish. Water is drawn in these slits either by the animal creating suction with its mouth of continued movement in the water. Because the sturgeon can suck water in with its mouth and pull water through its gills, constant movement isn't necessary to allow for respiration. The Sturgeon are able to operate in both fresh and salt water, making their gills one of a kind. Because of their ability to regulate the salt content in their blood with special organs the gills simply extract oxygen from any type of water and allow for the Sturgeon to proceed with everyday activity regardless of the water type!
This video is a great demonstration of how sturgeon and all other fish breathe in their natural environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEIRlw5rCUk
This video is a great demonstration of how sturgeon and all other fish breathe in their natural environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEIRlw5rCUk