Windkesselmalli
Windkesselmalli, also known as Windkessel-Malli, is a term used in the field of physiology and medicine to describe a specific type of respiratory system found in certain animals, particularly in some species of birds. The term "Windkessel" is German for "wind chest" or "wind bag," and it refers to a specialized air sac system that acts as a reservoir for air, allowing for efficient gas exchange during respiration.
In birds, the Windkessel-Malli system is particularly well-developed and plays a crucial role in their respiratory
The Windkessel-Malli system is thought to have evolved as an adaptation to the demands of flight, as
The Windkessel-Malli system is not unique to birds, as similar air sac systems are found in some