Respiration in Other Organisms

Table of Contents

• Respiration in Amoeba
• Respiration in Cockroach and Grasshopper
• Respiration in Earthworm
• Respiration in Fish
• Summary
• Did You Know?
• What’s Next?

In the previous segment, we learnt about Photosynthesis and respiration in plants. In this segment, we will learn about Respiration in other organisms.

How does Respiration take place in Amoeba?

• The respiration in Amoeba takes place through its cell membrane.
• The oxygen is diffused inside the body and the carbon dioxide is released into the surroundings through the cell membrane.

Amoeba

How does Respiration take place in Cockroach and Grasshopper?

• Cockroaches and grasshoppers have tiny tube-like structures called Tracheae that open on the sides of their body through tiny pores called Spiracles.
• During respiration, the oxygen enters the body through these spiracles and reaches all the cells by passing through a network of tracheae.
• The breakdown of food occurs in the presence of food and carbon dioxide is produced.