Animal Kingdom Question 166

Question: In one of the following fishes, the dorsal fin is modified into suckers [EAMCET 1999]

Options:

A) Torpedo

B) Echeneis

C) Hippocampus

D) Neoceratodus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Echeneis is commonly known as sucker fish.

Its upper surface bears a large, flat oval adhesive disc or sucker.

Sucker represents modified anterior dorsal fin.



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