NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Which of the following is a feature of a bony fish?
Options
- APlacoid scales present
- BGills with operculum
- CHabitant of marine water only
- DAir bladder absent
Correct answer
B. Gills with operculum
Step-by-step solution
Feature Class Chondrichthyes Class Osteicthyes Common name Cartilagenous fishes Bony fishes Endoskeleton Cartilaginous Bony Habitat Mostly marine Both marine and fresh water Gills and gill-cover Usually 5–7 pairs of gills without operculum (gill cover) 4 pairs of gills covered by operculum Types of scales Placoid scales present Usually cycloid or ctenoid scales present Air or swim bladder Absent Present