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Electric organs occur in...

Electric organs occur in

A

Sharks

B

Goldfish

C

Porpoises

D

Rays

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To determine where electric organs occur, we need to analyze the options provided: 1. **Understanding the Options**: - **A. Shark**: Sharks belong to the class Chondrichthyes, which are cartilaginous fish. They do not possess electric organs. - **B. Goldfish**: Goldfish are bony fish (Osteichthyes) and do not have electric organs. - **C. Porpoises**: Porpoises are marine mammals and do not have electric organs. - **D. Rays**: Rays are also cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes) and include species like the torpedo ray, which is known for its electric organs that can produce electric shocks. 2. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: - Among the options, only the **rays** (D) are known to have electric organs. The torpedo ray is a specific example that has these organs and can generate electric shocks. 3. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer is **D. Rays**.
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