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Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?


A

Rohus

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B

Mrigals

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C

Common carp

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D

Catlas

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Solution

The correct option is D

Catlas


The correct option is D

Explanation for the correct option

  1. Surface feeders fishes are those that generally feed on organisms like phytoplankton and zooplanktons.
  2. Catla is a surface feeder found in freshwaters like rivers and lakes.
  3. Catla feeds on small creatures floating on the surface of rivers and lakes.

Explanation of incorrect options:

option A: Rohus is a freshwater fish and a middle zone feeder.

option B: Mrigals, also known as white carp are freshwater fish and bottom feeders that feed on dead plants and animals at the bottom of the water.

option C: Common carp are bottom feeders.

Final answer: Catla is a surface feeder.


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