This animal is completely blind but can pick both chemical and electrical signals via receptors present on its entire body. Identify the animal.

Snake caterpillar

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Olm

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Satanic leaf-tailed gecko

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Gila monster

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Solution

The correct option is B Olm
Olm is a blind, cave-dwelling salamander, also called the proteus. Due to its cave dwelling habit, it is blind and shows remarkable sensing including chemical and electrical signals. It’s fully aquatic, swimming and foraging for insects, snails and crabs.

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