Fish Classification by Habitat — NEET Biology
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Examples: Marine – Exocoetus (Flying fish), Hippocampus (Sea horse); Freshwater – Labeo (Rohu), Catla (Katla), Clarias (Magur); Aquarium – Betta (Fighting fish), Pterophyllum (Angel fish).
📐See NCERT Figure 4.21 for the diagram.
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Which of the following is a freshwater bony fish?
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Correct answer: A — Rohu
Rohu is a common freshwater bony fish.
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What does NCERT say about Examples Marine Exocoetus Flying?
Examples: Marine – Exocoetus (Flying fish), Hippocampus (Sea horse); Freshwater – Labeo (Rohu), Catla (Katla), Clarias (Magur); Aquarium – Betta (Fighting fish), Pterophyllum (Angel fish).
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Animal Kingdom, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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