Respiratory openings (8)

I believe the answer is:

nostrils

(Other definitions for nostrils that I've seen before include "Slit Ron's nose parts" , "Nose holes" , "Holes in noses" , "Openings to the nasal cavity" , "Nose-openings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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