bum-breathing

adjective

Having the ability to absorb oxygen from water through a gill-like structure in the anus (as solely possessed by the Mary River turtle, Elusor macrurus, of southeast Queensland, Australia).

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Meanings

adjectivebum-breathing (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving the ability to absorb oxygen from water through a gill-like structure in the anus (as solely possessed by the Mary River turtle, Elusor macrurus, of southeast Queensland, Australia).
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Chicago

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