WAEC Biology 2003 Question 40

Question 40

Adaptation

Fish cannot survive on land because it has

  1. A.a body covered with scales
  2. B.a streamlined body
  3. C.no lungs
  4. D.no walking appendages
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (no lungs)

Explanation

Fish breathe with gills, which collapse and dry out in air. Without lungs a fish cannot get oxygen on land.