Which respiratory adaptation is unique to birds?
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Correct answer: A system of interconnected air sacs
Birds possess a complex air-sac system (typically nine air sacs) that creates a unidirectional flow of air through the lungs, ensuring continuous oxygen exchange even during exhalation — far more efficient than the tidal breathing of mammals.
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