Cartilaginous fishes belong to the class

Chondrichthyes

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Osteichthyes

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Agnatha

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Chondrichthyes
Cartilage fishes belong to Chondrichthyes. Fish with cartilaginous endoskeleton are called as cartilage fish. They are marine animals with a streamlined body. They have ventrally located mouth. The notochord is persistent throughout life. They do not possess operculum (gill cover). Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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