KnowraPlastron respirationLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Plastron respiration, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 1Related 5Compared with 1Tracheal systemRelated: In some aquatic insects, a plastron supplies oxygen to the tracheal system underwater.Aquatic insectBroader topic: Some aquatic beetles use a trapped air layer to obtain oxygen underwater.NotonectidaeRelated: A retained air layer lets backswimmers remain submerged while exchanging gases with water.Water beetleRelated: Some water beetles maintain a persistent air film that lets them remain submerged.Diving bell spiderRelated: The spider’s air store can act as a physical gill, allowing oxygen to diffuse from water.DytiscusCompared with: Unlike a finite air store, a plastron can support respiration by replenishing oxygen from water.NepomorphaRelated: It explains how some aquatic insects maintain a respiratory gas layer during submersion.