Question

Air bladder occurs in

• A. Torpedo
• B. Scoliodon
• C. Anabas
• D. Elasmobrach

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Anabas

A. Torpedo is known as the electric ray. It has the ability to discharge electricity.

B. Scoliodon is known as the dog fish. It has a strong sense of smell like that of a dog.

C. Anabas is known as climbing perch. It is a freshwater fish which can also live out of water for sometime.

D. Elasmobranch is a group of cartilaginous fishes.

Air bladder is present in fishes of class Osteichthyes. Out of all options, Anabas belongs to class Osteichthyes. Hence, air bladder is present in Anabas.

So, the correct answer is 'Anabas'.