Question 57
EvolutionWhich of the following statements about the modifications of pentadactyl fore-limb is not correct?
- A.Wings are modified for flying in birds
- B.Flippers are modified for grasping in sharks
- C.Legs are modified for walking and running in antelopes
- D.Arms are adapted for grasping and holding in human beings
- E.Flippers are modified for swimming in whales
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Flippers are modified for grasping in sharks)
Explanation
Sharks are fish with fins, not pentadactyl limbs, and fins are not for grasping.