Which of the following classes do bony fishes belong to?
A
Amphibia
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B
Osteichthyes
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C
Chondrichthyes
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D
Myxine
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Solution
The correct option is B
Osteichthyes
Bony fishes belong to Class Osteichthyes. Class Cyclostomata includes the jawless vertebrates (Agnathans). Class Osteichthyes and Chondrichthyes are categorised under Superclass Pisces. Class Amphibia is classified under Superclass Tetrapoda, and includes animals such as the frogs and salamanders.