The special sensing mechanism sharks use to detect hidden prey is known as

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Sharks have specialized cells in their skin called ampullae of Lorenzini that can detect weak electrical fields generated by living organisms. This ability is known as electroreception. Sharks use this sense to detect hidden prey, even in murky water where vision is limited. Magnetic resonance is a term used in medical imaging, and photoreception is the ability to detect light. Magentoreception is not a term used in biology.

The Special Sensing Mechanism Sharks Use to Detect Hidden Prey