1. The lungfish is living proof that fish could evolve to breathe on land.

2. As the pools shrink, the lungfish burrows into the mud at the bottom.

3. As well as having gills, Lungfish have primitive lungs with which they can obtain oxygen from the air.

4. A Lungfish is my constant companion in and out of the fishhouse Least favourite species and why?

5. The world's largest lungfish tooth was recently unveiled at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.

6. The lungfish can live out of water in a state of suspended animation for three years.

7. The largest living lungfish measures only around 6.5 feet long.

8. The fossil lungfish is a new species,[http:///lungfish.html] but a name cannot be given because of its uncertain origin.

9. Measuring in at over 13 feet long, this lungfish beat out the prior record-holder, an 11.5-foot long lungfish from Africa.

10. The technique is very reminiscent of that used by the amphibians' far distant and antique cousin, the lungfish.

11. Sarcopterygians are a group of prehistoric fish which are traditionally classed as lobe-finned fishes, which in the real world include the modern day lungfish and the coelacanth, Latimeria.

12. The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can stay on land for hours at time, while lungfish found in Australia, Africa and South America can live out of water, but only in an inactive state.