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.