Which of the following about electric organs is FALSE? Select one: a. They are most effective in the sea as the salinity is high b. They have the ability to detect behaviours such as threat, submission and courtship C. They are most effective in the sea as the salinity is high d. They can detect sex and species of other fish e. They are common in freshwater fish that live in murky water or hunt at night

Which of the following about electric organs is FALSE? Select one: a. They are most effective in the sea as the salinity is high b. They have the ability to detect behaviours such as threat, submission and courtship C. They are most effective in the sea as the salinity is high d. They can detect sex and species of other fish e. They are common in freshwater fish that live in murky water or hunt at night

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter30: Sensory Perception

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12SA

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