Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish (2+1)

2.1.30. Respiratory system of shell fishes

Respiration in cephalopods

Introduction

An ancient yet very successful and dominant group of exclusively marine predaters are the cephalopods. The head and feet of the animal are situated almost in the same place, hence, giving root to the name – latin –

“ceph” – head

“poda” – foot