Lepidosiren paradoxa

The South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) has an arterial P(O(2)) (Pa(O(2))) as high as 70-100 mmHg, corresponding to Hb… (More)

Lungfish are closely related to terrestrial vertebrates (tetrapoda). Like tetrapods, the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren… (More)

A special interest exists concerning lungfish because they may possess characteristics of the common ancestor of land vertebrates… (More)

The present study investigated the respiratory rates, frequency of air breathing and ability to extract oxygen from air compared… (More)

Lepidosiren paradoxa (pirambóia) is the single representative of Dipnoan (lungfish) in South America. This species is considered… (More)

Lungfishes (Dipnoi) occupy an evolutionary transition between water and air breathing and possess well-developed lungs and… (More)

The enzyme enolase [EC 4.2.1.11] is found in all organisms, with vertebrates exhibiting tissue-specific isozymes encoded by three… (More)

The feeding mechanism of the South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa retains many primitive teleostome characteristics. In… (More)

The cellular binding sites of anti-oPRL IgG and anti-bSTH IgG were demonstrated in the pituitary glands of Lepidosiren paradoxa… (More)

Few animal species have aroused as much excitement upon their discovery as the South American lungfish. Its possession of… (More)