In most folklores, legends, movies, and cartoons, mermaids (or…

Question Answered step-by-step In most folklores, legends, movies, and cartoons, mermaids (or… In most folklores, legends, movies, and cartoons, mermaids (or merpeople, to be more inclusive) are often depicted to be breathing under water using their noses, as if drawing water in and out of their lungs. Based on your understanding of the respiratory physiology, explain why this form of ventilation would not work. Then, propose a more biologically plausible way for mermaids to breathe. Biology Science Physiology BIO 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)