NEET2009BotanyAnimal KingdomActual
Which one of the following pairs of animal comprises 'jawless fishes'?
Options
- ALampreys and eels
- BMackerals and rohu
- CLampreys and hag fishes
- DGuppies and hag fishes
Correct answer
C. Lampreys and hag fishes
Step-by-step solution
Lampreys and Myxine (hag fish) belong to the class-Cyclostomata, group-Agnatha of Vertebrata. Agnatha have mouth without jaws. In these, mouth is ventral, suctorial and circular.