Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Concerning Bycatch

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning bycatch?

• A) Bycatch are targeted species.
• B) Bycatch sometimes greatly exceeds the target catch.
• C) Bottom trawling is one of the methods that results in a lot of bycatch.
• D) Sea turtles are an example of bycatch.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery that runs down the abdomen and supplies blood to the organs and tissues of the abdomen.

Aortic Arch

The portion of the main artery that bends between the ascending and descending aorta, distributing blood to the head, neck, and arms.

Capillaries

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arterioles and venules, and are responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste products between blood and tissues.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.