Asked by Brenden Elkins on Jun 26, 2024
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Which of these statements about sharks is inaccurate?
A) ability to sense electric currents in the water
B) skeleton of cartilage
C) a sucker used to attach to prey
D) ability to sense pressure of other swimming objects
E) ability to detect blood in minute amounts
Cartilage Skeleton
A type of skeletal structure found in certain animals, including sharks and rays, that is made entirely of cartilage rather than bone.
Electric Currents
The flow of electric charge through a conductor, which can be used for power generation, heating, lighting, and as a signal in electronics.
- Discern the categorizations within vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
- Understand the evolutionary significance of jaws, limbs, and locomotion in vertebrates.
Verified Answer
AD
Alexis DesautelJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sharks do not have a sucker to attach to prey. They use their sharp teeth to grasp and tear their food.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the categorizations within vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
- Understand the evolutionary significance of jaws, limbs, and locomotion in vertebrates.