Is the sheet-flow design a ‘frozen core’ (a Bauplan) of the gas exchangers? (original) (raw)

2000, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology

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This review explores the concept of the 'sheet-flow' design as a structural feature in evolved gas exchangers, proposing it as a foundational architectural principle for gas exchange via diffusion. It argues that this design ensures close approximation of internal and external respiratory media across extensive surfaces, while also highlighting the intricate relationship between structure and function in biological adaptations. The paper emphasizes the evolutionary persistence of such designs in various organisms, attributing their success to a combination of morphological efficiency and structural resilience, thereby illustrating the constraints and trade-offs inherent to respiratory system evolution.

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Is the sheet-flow design a ‘frozen core’ (a Bauplan) of the gas exchangers? (original) (raw)

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