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Which of the following is a flying fish?

A
Torpedo
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Scoliodon
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C
Anabas
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D
Exocoetus
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Solution

The correct option is C Exocoetus
A. Torpedo is known as the electric ray as it can produce electrical shocks.
B. Scoliodon is known as the dogfish.
C. Anabas is known as climbing perch.
D. Exocoetus is known as flying fish. It has wings modified as fins, but they are not meant for flying. Instead, wings help them in swimming faster than other fish.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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