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  • Help me understand! A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is :

A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is :

  • Option 1)

    Pristis

  • Option 2)

    Torpedo

  • Option 3)

    Trygon

  • Option 4)

    Scoliodon

 

Answers (1)

 

Ichthyology -

Study of fish.

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 Torpedo is a marine cartilaginous fish which produces 8-220 volt electric charge (current) depending on species. Their electric organs are modified lateral muscle plates innervatted by carnrial nerves.
Trygon (sting ray) resembles electric ray in many aspects but is devoid of electricity discharging (or producing) organs.
Scoliodon (dog fish) is known for its great sense of smell. Pristis or common saw fish (also known as carpenters shark) is charactesised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum lined with sharp transverse teeth to resembles a saw.


Option 1)

Pristis

This solution is incorrect 

Option 2)

Torpedo

This solution is correct 

Option 3)

Trygon

This solution is correct 

Option 4)

Scoliodon

This solution is incorrect 

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