The correct option is C Fish predator of mosquitos larvaGambusia #160;is a large genus of freshwater fish though some species are found in brackish or saltwa ...

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Standard IX

Biology

Amoebiasis

Gambusia is a

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Gambusia is a

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The correct option is C Fish predator of mosquitos larva
Gambusia is a large genus of freshwater fish though some species are found in brackish or saltwater habitats. There are two species, Gambusia affinis and Gambusia holbrooki. They can feed on mosquito larvae and thus, called as mosquitofish. Hence, option C is correct.

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