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Chondrichthyes is characterised by
BiologyAnimal KingdomJIPMERJIPMER 2013
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  • A placoid scale
  • B placoid scale and ventral mouth
  • C ventral mouth
  • D ctenoid scale and ventral mouth
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The correct answer is: placoid scale and ventral mouth
Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes) are marine. Their mouth is ventral and they have cartilaginous endoskeleton. Dermal placoid scales are present, e.g., Scoliodon, Pristis, etc.

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