Integumentary exchange refers to the process by which some organisms, such as amphibians and certain invertebrates, exchange gases directly through their skin or outer covering. While it serves a respiratory function by facilitating the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide, it is not a respiratory system in the traditional sense, like lungs or gills. Instead, it is a method of respiration that complements other systems, particularly in organisms that rely on both integumentary exchange and more specialized respiratory structures.
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