Which fish keeps the fertilized eggs guarded in its mouth?

Thilapia

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Solution

The correct option is B Thilapia
Fishes have developed many ways to safeguard the eggs and young ones.
One of the method is shown by the cichlids.
The female Thilapia fishes lay their eggs in pits.
They keep the eggs in their mouth before hatching in times of danger.
Thus, the correct option is A.

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