Campbell Biology in Focus
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780134710679
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 38, Problem 7TYU
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A type of cartilaginous skeleton and approximately 5 to 7 gill slits are present in sharks. There are various types of sharks having gill slits on the pectoral side and on the head side.
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