Question

Which of the following statement(s) about sharks is/are true?

• A. They have highly sensitive olfactory receptors.
• B. Eyespots are present in the lateral line to detect light.
• C. Lateral lines help to maintain the balance of the body.
• D. The lateral line is present on either side of their body.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

They have highly sensitive olfactory receptors.

C

Lateral lines help to maintain the balance of the body.

D

The lateral line is present on either side of their body.

Lateral line is present on either side of the shark's body which helps it to detect change in the balance of the body. Sharks also have highly sensitive olfactory receptors. Eyespots are present in planarian species and not fish.