Question 14
Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?

(a) Rohus
(b) Mrigals
(c) Common carps
(d) Catlas

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(d) Catlas

Surface feeders - It has a scoop like mouth which helps them eating food from the water surface.

Many fish that prefer the top level are surface feeders in nature and have upturned mouths designed for top feeding.

They hang at the surface waiting for the next meal to come along.

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Question 14 Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder? (a) Rohus (b) Mrigals (c) Common carps (d) Catlas

(d) Catlas Surface feeders - It has a scoop like mouth which helps them eating food from the water surface. Many fish that prefer the top level are surface feeders in nature and have upturned mouths designed for top feeding. They hang at the surface waiting for the next meal to come along.

Question 14
Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?

(a) Rohus
(b) Mrigals
(c) Common carps
(d) Catlas

(d) Catlas

Surface feeders - It has a scoop like mouth which helps them eating food from the water surface.

Many fish that prefer the top level are surface feeders in nature and have upturned mouths designed for top feeding.

They hang at the surface waiting for the next meal to come along.