Animal Kingdom Question 136

Question: Which one of the following is a cartilaginous fish [DPMT 1992; JKCMEE 1992]

Options:

A) Silver fish

B) Dog fish

C) Cray fish

D) Star fish

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Elasmobranchii is an alternative name for cartilaginous fish or chondrichthyes.

The name refers to the fact that the gill-slits are exposed and not covered by an operculum.