In chondrichthyes, claspers are seen on _______________.

Pelvic fins of male

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Pelvic fins of females

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Operculum of both sexes

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Around jaws

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Solution

The correct option is A Pelvic fins of male
Answer is option A i.e. "Pelvic fins of male"
A clasper is a male anatomical structure found in some groups of animals. In chondrichthyes, claspers are specialized elongations on the posterior side of male pelvic fins. They perform the function of sperm transfer during copulation. They are absent in females.

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A- Caudal fin and pelvic fin

B-Dorsal fin and anal fin

C- caudal fin only

D- Dorsal fin only

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