Question

Write down four characters of Chondrichthyes. Give two examples.

Answer

  1. Marine fishes with completely cartilaginous endoskeleton are called chondrichthyes. They are generally large in size.
  2. Streamlined body is either laterally compressed or spindle-shaped or dorsoventrally flattened and disc shaped.
  3. Mouth is ventral in position.
  4. Skin is tough and covered with minute placoid scales.

Example: Scoliodon (dog fish) and Torpedo (electric ray).

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