Ampullary organs of Lorenzini
A)are located along the lateral-line of a shark.
B)help the shark see prey at night.
C)help the shark detect bioelectric fields at a close range.
D)detect orientation similar to that perceived by our semicircular canals.
E)amplify sounds of struggling prey from great distances.

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The ampullary organs of Lorenzini are sensitive electroreceptors that help sharks detect bioelectric fields generated by nearby prey or other animals, even in complete darkness or murky water. They are located on the head and face of the shark, not along the lateral-line, and do not assist with vision, orientation or hearing.

Ampullary Organs of Lorenzini