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Which of the following fish species is found in freshwater?
Options
- AFlying fish (Exocoetus)
- BRohu (Labeo)
- CSea horse (Hippocampus)
- DFighting fish (Betta)
Correct answer
B. Rohu (Labeo)
Step-by-step solution
These animals are cold-blooded (poikilothermous), meaning they lack the capacity to regulate their body temperature.The mouth is located ventrally on these animals.The skin is tough, containing minute placoid scales.Teeth are modified placoid scales which are backwardly directed.Heart is two-chambered (one auricle and one ventricle). Freshwater – Labeo (Rohu), Catla (Katla), Clarias (Magur)