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How is a bird respiratory system advantageous for them?

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In contrast to their dinosaur ancestors, they lack true teeth and have replaced them with specialized beaks and bills. The respiratory system of birds facilitates efficient exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen by using air sacs to maintain a continuous unidirectional airflow through the lungs.

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