Bony Fishes Possess a Lateral Line System To

question 41

Multiple Choice

Bony fishes possess a lateral line system to:

• A)regulate oxygen concentrations in their blood
• B)cleanse the blood from toxins
• C)detect changes in water pressure
• D)store urine until excreted
• E)regulate their buoyancy

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