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2014 · Q34
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Animal Kingdom question

2014 · Q34

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A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is
  1. A
    Pristis
  2. B
    Torpedo
  3. C
    Trygon
  4. D
    Scoliodon.
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Correct answer: B

Torpedo is a bottom-living marine fish, discharging electricity which is sufficient to stun preys such as small fishes, etc. A pair of electric organs are situated on the dorsal side of the trunk region. Infact the electric organs are the modified lateral muscleplates innervated by the cranial nerves.

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