Why does a shark have such a large liver? What is the function of the pyloric cecum of the perch? What are two anatomical differences between the shark and the perch?
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Step 1: The shark has such a large liver in order to compensate for the loss of buoyancy caused by having a bulkier body and relatively small fins. Show more…
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