Question

What are the characteristic features of pisces ? Give an example.

Answer 1

Pisces:

1. Pisces is a class that belongs to the phylum vertebrates.
2. Pisces includes all the fishes.
3. They are found in aquatic habitats.
4. Fishes are characterized by a streamlined body to cut off resistance and avoid pressure exerted due to the water.
5. Heart is two-chambered.
6. Breathing takes place through specialized organs known as gills.
7. The entire body is covered with scales.
8. Fins are the appendages that help them to swim.
9. They are cold-blooded animals.
10. Examples: shark, dogfish, rohu, catla, etc.