Which structure places a fish in the class Actinopterygii?

A) Swim bladder
B) Pharynx with gills
C) Nerve chord
D) Fleshy lobed fines
E) More flexible fins with less bone

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Which structure places a fish in the class Actinopterygii?A)  Swim bladderB)  Pharynx with gillsC)  Nerve chordD)  Fleshy lobed finesE)  More flexible fins with less bone

Krunal Harde · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Actinopterygii, or ray-finned fishes, are characterized by having fins that are supported by rays or spines, which are more flexible and have less bone compared to the fleshy lobed fins found in Sarcopterygii (lobe-finned fishes).

Which structure places a fish in the class Actinopterygii?

A) Swim bladder
B) Pharynx with gills
C) Nerve chord
D) Fleshy lobed fines
E) More flexible fins with less bone

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