Organization of Life
Phylogenetic relationship of animals
Classification of fishes
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes Subclass: Elasmobranchii (sharks, rays, ratfishes) 100 million years old (current species, ancient relatives up to million years old) 400 living species General Info - Sharks
Shark Diversity
Shark Anatomy
Body type dependent upon habitat Gray Reef Shark
Shark Jaws and Teeth
Shark Fins Constant speed Bursts of power
Shark “Skin” Dermal denticles a.k.a Placoid scales
Sensory organs Olfactory sacs on both sides of head – nares (nostrils) Can sense substances at 1 ppm Ampullae of Lorenzini – detect weak electrical fields Lateral line – detect vibrations in the water Canals that run along the head and body lined with sensory cells called neuromasts that sense vibration Can see pores on surface of body Inner ear
Ampullae of Lorinzini
Shark Senses
Lateral Line
Shark Reproduction Internal fertilization Males – claspers Females - cloaca pc.maricopa.edu
Shark Reproduction Oviparous – embryo enclosed in large, leathery egg case (mermaid’s purse); ~43% of cartilaginous fishes
Shark Reproduction Ovoviviparous – female retains eggs inside reproductive tract for additional protection. Give birth to live young. 300 embroys/1 whale shark Sandtiger sharks consume yolk and then eat brothers and sisters to survive. Viviparous – live young. Embryos absorb nutrients from the walls of mother’s reproductive tract.
Shark behavior We’ll hear that from you! apexpredators.com Photos: wikipedia.com