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

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Soft-shelled turtles can perform cutaneous respiration, which allows them to absorb oxygen through the soft lining of their throats, enabling them to stay submerged for extended periods without using their lungs.

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