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  2. Painted turtle - Wikipedia

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    The midland and southern painted turtles seek especially quiet waters, usually shores and coves. They favor shallows that contain dense vegetation and have an unusual toleration of pollution. [103] [104] The western painted turtle lives in streams and lakes, similar to the other painted turtles, but also inhabits pasture ponds and roadside ...

  3. Physiology of underwater diving - Wikipedia

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    As air-breathing reptiles, sea turtles must surface to breathe. They spend most of their time underwater, so must be able to hold their breath for long periods to avoid frequent surfacing. Dive duration largely depends on the activity. A foraging sea turtle may typically spend 5–40 minutes under water [108] while a sleeping sea turtle can ...

  4. Painted wood turtle - Wikipedia

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    The painted wood turtle feeds on fruit, insects, and worms. Their diet should consist of 60% leafy greens, 30% protein, and 20% fruits and vegetables. Along with a varied diet, they require additional calcium to insure healthy shell growth. Unlike aquatic turtles, the painted wood turtle doesn't require water in order to swallow its food.

  5. Turtle - Wikipedia

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    They can hold their breath for much longer periods than other reptiles and they can tolerate the resulting low oxygen levels. They can moderate the increase in acidity during anaerobic (non-oxygen-based) respiration by chemical buffering and they can lie dormant for months, in aestivation or brumation .

  6. 32 fun facts about pet turtles - AOL

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    In fact, their internal ears can hear sounds and vibrations and are particularly sensitive underwater. Turtle fans say they can even recognize their owner’s voice. 18. Where a turtle’s rib cage is

  7. Aquatic respiration - Wikipedia

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    When underwater, the animal is essentially holding its breath and has to routinely return to the surface to breathe in new air. Therefore, all amniote animals, even those that spend more time in water than out, are susceptible to drowning if they cannot reach the surface to breath.

  8. Human physiology of underwater diving - Wikipedia

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    Human physiology of underwater diving is the physiological influences of the underwater environment on the human diver, and adaptations to operating underwater, both during breath-hold dives and while breathing at ambient pressure from a suitable breathing gas supply.

  9. 6 of the Most Common Home Renovations — Are They Worth It ...

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    However, most home improvements don’t pay for themselves in added value, and even projects meant to simply enhance your enjoyment of your home can backfire. Read Next: 7 Essential Home Updates ...