Question
Differentiate between the animals of Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes. Give six points.

Answer

 
Chondrichthyes
Osteichthyes
1.
The endoskeleton is cartilaginous.
The endoskeleton is bony.
2.
Mouth is ventral.
Mouth is terminal.
3.
Placoid scales cover the skin
Cycloid/ ctenoid scales cover the skin.
4.
Air bladder is absent.
Air bladder is present.
5.
Operculum is absent.
Operculum is present.
6.
Fertilisation is internal.
Fertilisation is external.

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