Question

Which animal has fins and gills?

• A. Fish
• B. Frog
• C. Camel
• D. Pigeon

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Fish

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Fishes are aquatic animals that reside in both marine and freshwater habitats.
2. There are multiple fins on the body of fishes that help with the movement of fishes in a specific direction inside the water.
3. Gills act as the respiratory structure in fishes.
4. Fishes breathe using the dissolved oxygen in water through the gills.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (B):

1. Frogs are amphibians and hence they reside in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
2. Frogs do not have fins but possess lungs and gills as the respiratory structure.

Option (C):

1. Camel is a terrestrial animal living in a desert climate.
2. It has all the adaptations to survive in dry and moist climates like the closing nostrils, covered eyelids and the ability to conserve water in the body.

Option (D):

1. A pigeon is a bird with aerial adaptation as forelimbs are modified to form wings.
2. The entire body is streamlined and covered with feathers.

Final Answer: Fish has fins and gills.