Cruising Fishes Such as Tuna Have All of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

Cruising fishes such as tuna have all of the following characteristics except:

• A)they swim constantly in search of prey.
• B)their muscle tissues are mostly red
• C)they are capable of short periods of high-speed swimming.
• D)they tend to have lunate tails.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing many organs.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Ventral Body Cavity

The front portion of the body cavity that houses many of the body’s vital organs, including those within the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities.

Visceral Peritoneum

The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, providing a slippery surface that allows the organs to move against each other without friction.