A Key Derived Character of Sharks and Rays That Distinguishes

question 8

Multiple Choice

A key derived character of sharks and rays that distinguishes them from ray-finned fishes is

• A) jaws and a swim bladder.
• B) vertebrae.
• C) calcified (hard) bones.
• D) a skeleton made of cartilage

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