windbag Guest
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: Discovering Lungless Frogs -- An Astronautical Breakthrough? |
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Today's science/news included a story featuring the recent find of
rare frogs whose sole oxygen supply comes through the skin. To me,
this discovery suggests a possible new genomics experiment -- if
mammals could be born with the unusual trait of lungless breathing,
imagine the possibilities for long term survival in the airless
environments.
How to design a spacesuit for somebody with no lungs, and oxygen
uptake solely through the epidermis? |
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