Pelvic fins bears clasper in males of

Osteichthyes

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Mammals

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Cyclostomata

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Chondrichthyes

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Solution

The correct option is C Chondrichthyes
Pelvic fins bears clasper in males of Chondrichthytes. In males of Chondrichthyes such as sharks and rays, the pelvic fins have specialized claspers. During copulation, one clasper is inserted into the female's cloaca. At this time, the sperm is pushed by the male's body through a groove into the female's body.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Chondrichthyes.'

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	Column-I		Column-II
(a)	Scales and paired fins absent	(i)	Torpedo
(b)	Claspers on pelvic fins of males	(ii)	Cyclostomes
(c)	4 pairs of gills covered with operculum	(iii)	Chondrichthyes
(d)	Electric organs	(iv)	Osteichthyes

The feature that help fish to change its direction is:

A- Caudal fin and pelvic fin

B-Dorsal fin and anal fin

C- caudal fin only

D- Dorsal fin only

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