Question

What type of scales does lungfish have?

Answer 1

Lungfish:

1. Lungfish are also known as salamander fish.
2. Lungfish belong to the subclass Dipnoi.
3. Lungfish are freshwater, bony fishes.
4. Lungfish have cycloid scales embedded in their skin.

Cycloid scales:

1. Fish scales are small, hard plates that grow from fish skins.
2. Cycloid scales are uniform and have a smooth texture.
3. Cycloid scales are large, thin, and oval in shape.
4. The outer edge of cycloid scales is smooth.