Sting-ray is a ........... type of fish.

Cartilaginous

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Bony

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Semi-bony

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Semi-cartilaginous

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Solution

The correct option is C Cartilaginous
Cartilaginous fishes are jawed fish with paired fins, paired nares and scales. Its endoskeleton is made up of cartilage rather than bone. Sting-ray are cartilaginous fish with one or more barbed stingers on its tail for self defence. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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