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air bladder

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air bladder, in fish: see swim bladder swim bladder, large, thin-walled sac in some fishes that may function in several ways, e.g., as a buoyant float, a sound producer and receptor, and a respiratory organ.
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By using this unique air bladder to adjust their buoyancy, or ability to float, rattails can root around the seafloor in search of food.
Their Inflata-belt design incorporates a unique air bladder and strap combination to provide adequate buoyancy in a very comfortable package that is smaller and lighter than most comparable belt-pack devices.
The air bladders flex to allow the user to work through their neurological tone to reach muscle inhibition, putting the user in control of the gradual increase toward extension.
 
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