Question 12
Transport in AnimalsA student dissecting an animal specimen discovered that it had two auricles and one ventricle. The animal is likely to be a/an
- A.fish.
- B.reptile.
- C.amphibian.
- D.bird.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (amphibian.)
Explanation
Amphibians have a three-chambered heart with two auricles and one ventricle; fish have two chambers and birds four.