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A marine cartilaginous fish that can produce electric current is

A

Pristis

B

Torpedo

C

Trygon

D

Scoliodon

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Torpedo is a marine cartilaginous fish which produces 8-220 volt electric charge (current) depending on species.
depending on species.
Their electric organs are modified lateral muscle plates innervated by cranial nerves.
Trygon (sting ray) resembles electric ray in many aspects but is devoid of electricity discharging (or producing) organs.
Scoliodon (dog fish) is known of its great sense of smell.
Pristis or common saw fish (also known as carpenters shark) is characterised by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum lined with sharp transverse teeth to resembles a saw.
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