[Campbell Biology P.1184] According to the 'Swimming' section, which of the following animals... | Practice Question

According to the 'Swimming' section, which of the following animals is correctly matched with its primary swimming mechanism?

  • A: Sharks: Undulating their body and tail up and down.
  • B: Squids: Using legs as oars to push against the water.
  • C: Jellies: Generating a region of low pressure in front to be pulled forward.
  • D: Whales: Moving their body and tail from side to side.

Explanation

The text describes jellies as appearing to 'generate a region of low pressure in the water ahead of them such that they are pulled forward rather than pushed.'