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We all know that fishes live in water. Recently a new kind of fish has been found which can also live on land for some time. This fish is commonly known as Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus). This capability that has been attained by this fish is the result of ___.


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adaptation
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Adaptation

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Change in ecosystem

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Adaptation


The presence of specific features or certain habits, which enable a plant or an animal to live in its surroundings, is called adaptation. With time, this fish gained the capability to walk and breathe on land for some time.


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