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Respiration; buccal and opercular pumps

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Phase 3: The Buccal Pressure Pump: the <strong>buccal</strong> cavity is further compressed,<br />

while the <strong>opercular</strong> cavity is being compressed as well, causing<br />

water to be pushed out through the <strong>opercular</strong> opening. Pressure is positive<br />

in both cavities, but the pressure differential between the two cavities is<br />

maximized.

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