Dogfish Dissection

A series of tiny pores that lead to receptors that are sensitive to the vibrations of water and sudden changes of pressure.

• Lateral Line
• Ampullae of Lorenzini
• Nostrils
• Spiracles

D

• Lateral Line
• Pelvic Fin
• Caudal Fin
• Pectoral Fin

E

• Lateral Line
• Pelvic Fin
• Caudal Fin
• Pectoral Fin

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which opening gives the shark the ability to detect odors in the water?

• Nares

• Spiracles

• Ampullae of Lorenzini

• Mouth

Which lobe of the brain aids in the sense of smell?

• Pituitary
• Optic
• Olfactory
• Medulla

The pointed snout at the anterior end of the shark is called the ___

• nose

• nostril

• spiracle

• rostrum

The dominant structures found in this picture is the ____ of the shark (hint: it is very "oily")

• Gall bladder

• Brain

• Gills

• Liver

The shark in the picture has claspers. Is it a female or a male?

• Female

• Male

These are the ____ of the shark.

• Lateral lines

• Spiracles

• Gills

What kind of reproducer is the dogfish shark if its eggs hatch inside of its body?

• Vivoparous

• Oviparous

• Ovoviviparous

• Bivivoparous