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Question
Match List I with List II :
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Pterophyllum | I. Hag fish |
| B. Myxine | II. Saw fish |
| C. Pristis | III. Angel fish |
| D. Exocoetus | IV. Flying fish |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
A.A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
B.A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
C.A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
D.A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Scientific and common names of fishes]
Pterophyllum–angelfish (A–III); Myxine–hagfish (B–I); Pristis–sawfish (C–II); Exocoetus–flying fish (D–IV). Hence, option (4). These italicised names denote genera rather than complete binomial species names.
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