Question 14 Marks
Write any four differences between cartilaginous fishes and bony fishes.
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View full question & answer→| Differences between Cartilaginous Fishes and Bony Fishes: | |
| Cartilaginous Fishes | Bony Fishes |
| Their endoskeleton is made of cartilage. | Whereas the endoskeleton of these fish is made of bones. |
| There is a lack of Air bladder | Air bladder is found. |
| Gill slits are not covered with operculum. | Gill slits are covered by operculum. |
| Placorid scales are found on the skin | Whereas Cycloid or Ctenoid scales are found on their skin. |
| Example: Scoliodon, Pristis. | Example : Hippocampus, Exocoetus. |