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Which of the following statement is wrong about electric current produced by fish?
Question

Which of the following statement is wrong about electric current produced by fish?

A.

It is used for electrolocation

B.

It is used for sex recognition

C.

It cannot be used for finding direction
Options:
(a) Only a
(b) Only c
(c) Only b

D.

Both b and c

Correct option is B


Correct Answer: (b) Only c
Explanation:
→ Electric fishes can use electric fields for direction-finding (electrolocation), making option (c) incorrect.
→ They generate electric discharge for navigation, prey detection, and communication.
→ Many species also use electric signals for courtship and sex recognition.
Information Booster:
→ Weak electric fishes like Gymnarchus use electric pulses for spatial mapping.
→ Strong electric fishes like Electrophorus use high voltage for stunning prey.
→ Electric sense is especially useful in turbid or dark waters.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) & (c) Electrolocation is correct usage.
(c) Sex recognition via electric pulses is well documented.

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