Question

An example of viviparous fish is

• A. Labeo
• B. Hippocampus
• C. Exocoetus
• D. Scoliodon

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Scoliodon

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. When an organism gives birth to offspring directly and nourishes the offspring in early life stages, the phenomenon is referred to as Vivipary.
2. Fish Scoliodon is commonly known as Shark.
3. Sharks are aquatic mammals, that reproduce through vivipary.
   

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Labeo is a member of the Cyprinidae family.
2. It shows the Oviparous mode of reproduction.
3. Oviparous organisms are referred to as egg-laying organisms.

Option B:

1. Hippocampus is from the seahorse family.
2. It also shows the oviparous mode of reproduction

Option C:

1. Exocoetus is Bony fish, commonly known as flying fish.
2. They are also Oviparous fishes.

Final answer:

An example of viviparous fish is Scoliodon.