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Classification of Animals

Question

Which of the following are characterised by the presence of epidermal scales or scutes?

Easy

A

Clarias, Chelone
B

Chameleon, Carcharodon
C

Catla, Chelone
D

Calotes, Crocodilus

Solution

Chelone, Chameleon, Calotes, and Crocodilus belong to class Reptilia.
In Reptilia, the body is covered by dry and cornified skin, epidermal scales or scutes. Clarias, Carcharodon, and Catla belongs to Pisces. In Pisces the scales are not epidermal.They are mesodermal in origin.

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