WAEC Biology 1994 Question 24

Question 24

Sense Organs

The structure used by fishes to detect the presence and movement of other animals by the vibration they produce is the

  1. A.eye
  2. B.nostril
  3. C.lateral line
  4. D.scales
  5. E.fins
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (lateral line)

Explanation

The lateral line has sense cells that detect vibrations and pressure changes in water.