AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2002

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    Flying fish is

    A)  Scoliodon                          

    B)  Hippocampus

    C)  Exocetus                            

    D)  Torpedo

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Flying fish is Exocetus evolans. It is a carnivorous fish. It is known so because it can leap into air by powerful tail and remain air borne for long distance due to gliding by means of large pectoral fins. Hippocampus (Sea horse) is the most peculiar fish which swims vertically. On the belly of male is present a brood pouch for hatching the young ones. Scoliodon (dog fish) bears thermoreceptors on dorsal and ventral region of head. They are known as ampulla of Lorenzini. Torpedo (electric ray) is a bottom dwelling carnivorous fish. It has electric organs (modified branchial muscles), which are used to generate electric current to stun an animal.


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