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Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?
Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?
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Solution
The correct option is D Catlas
The correct option is D
Explanation for the correct option
- Surface feeders fishes are those that generally feed on organisms like phytoplankton and zooplanktons.
- Catla is a surface feeder found in freshwaters like rivers and lakes.
- 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.
Catlas
The correct option is D
Explanation for the correct option
- Surface feeders fishes are those that generally feed on organisms like phytoplankton and zooplanktons.
- Catla is a surface feeder found in freshwaters like rivers and lakes.
- 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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