Which of the following differentiates bony fishes from the cartilaginous fishes?

A: Presence of a swim bladder in bony fishes.
B: A gill cover or operculum in cartilaginous fishes.

1. Only A is correct. 
2. Only B is correct.
3. Both A and B are correct.
4. Both A and B are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Comparative study of Cartilagenous & Bony Fishes | Class Chondrichthyes |
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Which of the following statements accurately highlights a significant difference between the class Osteichthyes and Chondrichthyes?
1. Osteichthyes possess a swim bladder which aids in buoyancy, whereas Chondrichthyes lack a swim bladder and must constantly swim to avoid sinking.
2. Chondrichthyes have an operculum covering their gills, while Osteichthyes do not have any covering over their gill slits.
3. Both Osteichthyes and Chondrichthyes have a skeleton made entirely of bone, making them rigid and durable in aquatic environments.
4. Chondrichthyes exhibit external fertilization whereas Osteichthyes typically display internal fertilization mechanisms.
Subtopic:  Comparative study of Cartilagenous & Bony Fishes | Class Chondrichthyes | Class Osteichthyes |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Chondrichthyes lack the capacity to regulate their body temperature.
Statement II: Osteichthyes have the capacity to regulate their body temperature.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Comparative study of Cartilagenous & Bony Fishes | Class Chondrichthyes | Class Osteichthyes |
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