Question

Scoliodon is called dog fish because of its:

• A. Carnivorous nature
• B. Mouth
• C. Power of smell
• D. Tail

Answer 1

The correct option is C Power of smell

Scoliodon is a cartilagenous fish widely distributed in marine waters. It is also called as dogfish because it has highly developed sense of smell like dog. The nostrils are primarily olfactory in function. This power of smell enables it to find food and attacks the prey with its powerful jaws.