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The type of tail found in Shark is – |
A. | Protocercal |
B. | Homocercal |
C. | Heterocercal |
D. | Diphycercal |
Answer» C. Heterocercal | |
Explanation: Sharks possess a heterocercal caudal fin in which the dorsal portion is usually noticeably larger than the ventral portion. This is because the shark's vertebral column extends into that dorsal portion, providing a greater surface area for muscle attachment. |
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