The Lateral-Line of a Shark Is Used for

question 19

Multiple Choice

The lateral-line of a shark is used for

• A) Detecting and locating objects and moving animals in the water.
• B) Excretion of urea and water.
• C) Detecting odors.
• D) Secreting mucus as a swimming lubricant.
• E) Detecting the heat of prey animals.

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