Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Chondrichthyes is characterized by
BiologyAnimal KingdomNEET
Options:
  • A placoid scale and terminal mouth.
  • B ctenoid scale and terminal mouth.
  • C ctenoid scale and ventral mouth.
  • D placoid scale and ventral mouth.
Solution:
2449 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: placoid scale and ventral mouth.
Chondrichthyes is a class which belongs to subphylum Vertebrata of phylum Chordata. This class comprises of cartilaginous fishes. These fishes show the presence of a ventrally located mouth. The skin of these fishes is covered by minute placoid scales.

Ctenoid scales and terminal mouth is present in class Osteichthyes.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.