Soft-shelled turtles can remain submerged underwater for several hours without ventilating their lungs because ________. A)they also have rudimentary gills B)the partial pressure of O₂ is higher underwater C)they can use cutaneous respiration through the soft lining of their throats D)they can store some air in special air sacs under the shell

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Soft-shelled turtles can remain submerged for extended periods due to their ability to perform cutaneous respiration, particularly through the highly vascularized soft lining of their throats, allowing them to exchange gases directly with the water.

Soft-Shelled Turtles Can Remain Submerged Underwater for Several Hours Without