56
/ 100
Mixed
A lungfish can survive out of water for up to four years, obtaining 90% of its oxygen from air, and typically survives in mud for months until waters return.
Infact verdict: Mixed (56/100).
The claims about lungfish survival and oxygen intake are supported by multiple sources. Lungfish can survive out of water for extended periods by aestivating in a mucus cocoon, as confirmed by sources like the Oregon Zoo and National Geographic. However, the claim about lungfish obtaining 90% of their oxygen from air lacks direct evidence and seems to be confused with other species like the Lake Titicaca water frog. The claim about lungfish surviving in mud for up to four years is corroborated by sources such as the San Diego Zoo, although it is more common for them to survive for months until water returns.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Science
A lungfish can spend 4 years out of water.
Multiple sources, including the Oregon Zoo and National Geographic, confirm that lungfish can survive out of water for up to four years by aestivating in a mucus cocoon.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm lungfish can survive out of water for up to four years.
42
Mixed
Science
This species gets approximately 90 percent of its oxygen from air.
No direct evidence supports the claim that lungfish get 90% of their oxygen from air. The evidence provided seems to confuse this with other species like the Lake Titicaca water frog.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
30
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
40
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
42
Evidence Summary
No direct evidence; confusion with other species.
28
Mostly False
Science
A lungfish digs its way into mud and surrounds itself with a secretion to survive.
This behavior is well-documented and supported by sources like the San Diego Zoo and EBSCO Research, confirming that lungfish dig into mud and create a mucus cocoon to survive dry periods.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
28
Evidence Summary
None
62
Mostly True
Science
A lungfish can survive for up to four years in mud, although it's usually only for a matter of months before the waters return.
Sources like the San Diego Zoo confirm lungfish can survive in mud for extended periods, but typically for months rather than years. The claim is partially true but exaggerated.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
70
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
60
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
60
Weighted Total
62
Evidence Summary
Supported by web sources, but typically for months.
