A marine biologist catches a species of fish she has never seen before. Upon examination, she determines that the species has a predominantly cartilaginous skeleton and a swim bladder. If its pectoral fins are not fused with its head, to which category of fish does the specimen belong? a. Rays b. Osteichthyes c. Sharks d. Hagfish

A marine biologist catches a species of fish she has never seen before. Upon examination, she determines that the species has a predominantly cartilaginous skeleton and a swim bladder. If its pectoral fins are not fused with its head, to which category of fish does the specimen belong? a. Rays b. Osteichthyes c. Sharks d. Hagfish

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter32: Structural Support And Movement

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