Chondrichthyes:
1. are marine animals and have cartilaginous endoskeleton
2. have a mouth located dorsally
3. have teeth that are modified cycloid or ctenoid scales directed backwardly
4. have the capacity to regulate their body temperature
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Which of the following is not a cartilaginous fish?

1. Saw fish 2. Dog fish
3. Sea horse 4. Sting ray
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What would not be true regarding cartilaginous fishes?
1. In males, pelvic fins bear claspers
2. Some of them have electric organs [Torpedo]
3. None of them is viviparous
4. Some possess poison sting [Trygon]
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding bony fishes:
I: They have four pairs of gills which are covered by an operculum on each side.
II: Due to the absence of air bladder, they have to swim constantly to avoid sinking.
III: Skin is covered with placoid scales.
IV: Mouth is mostly terminal.
1. Only II 2. Only II and III
3. Only I and IV 4. Only IV
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Which of the following is not a bony fish?
1. Angel fish 2. Flying fish
3. Star fish 4. Fighting fish
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Exocoetus, Labeo, Clarias and Pterophyllum are all:
1. endotherms 2. marine fishes
3. protochordates 4. bony fishes
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The structure marked as ‘S’ in the given diagram helps bony fishes in:

1. Oxygenation of blood
2. Achieving neutral buoyancy
3. Increasing absorptive surface area for food
4. Protection of the nerve cord

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