The evolution of breathing patterns in animals

虽然呼吸通常被认为是一个连续的过程，但许多物种自愿一次屏住呼吸长达几个小时。包括哺乳动物、爬行动物和昆虫在内的一系列动物都表现出这种周期性呼吸的模式，但它们屏住呼吸的原因尚不清楚。这个项目将研究在气候和大气条件下呼吸模式的演变。该项目的成果将提供对动物基本特征(呼吸)演变的洞察，描述气候在塑造动物呼吸方式方面的作用，并展示动物将如何应对气候变化。

Although breathing is usually regarding as a continuous process, many species voluntarily hold their breath for up to several hours at a time. This pattern of periodic breathing is shown by a range of animals including mammals, reptiles, and insects, yet the reasons why they hold their breath is unknown. This project will examine the evolution of breathing patterns in the context of climate and atmospheric conditions. The outcomes of this project will provide insight into the evolution of fundamental characteristic of animals (breathing), describe the role of climate in shaping how animals breathe, and demonstrate how animals will cope with climate change.