Which type of vertebrae occurs in fishes?

Acoelus

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Procules

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Amphicoelous

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Amphicoelous
Amphicoelous vertebrae is the condition in which the central part of each vertebra (the centrum) is concave on both anterior and posterior. It is found in fishes, some lizard and salamander groups. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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