Give difference between bony and cartilaginous fish.(2 point) Give Example Of Each.

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Bony Fish
Cartilaginous Fish
Bones are present as skeleton.
Cartilages are present as skeleton.
Mouth is terminal or sub terminal in position.
Mouth is ventral in position.
Tail fin is homocercal.
Tail fin is heterocercal.
Operculum is present.
Operculum is absent.
E.g. Labeo, Catla, Anabas etc.
E.g. Scoliodon, Torpedo etc.

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Bony Fish	Cartilaginous Fish
Bones are present as skeleton.	Cartilages are present as skeleton.
Mouth is terminal or sub terminal in position.	Mouth is ventral in position.
Tail fin is homocercal.	Tail fin is heterocercal.
Operculum is present.	Operculum is absent.
E.g. Labeo, Catla, Anabas etc.	E.g. Scoliodon, Torpedo etc.