Question
Distinguish between Shark and Ray.

Answer

BasisSharkRay
Form of bodyBody laterally compressed.Body dorsoventrally fiat.
Gills slits positionLateral.Ventral.
Pectoral finsDistinct but not fused with the head.Fused with the head but large sized.
SpiraclePresent but small and lateral.Large and dorsal always present.
FeedingSurface feeders.Bottom feeders.
Swimming patternFast-swimmers.Slow swimmer.
ExampleExamples are Scoliodon and Zygaena.Examples are Torpedo, Trygon.

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