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(a) To which group this organism belongs?

(b) Label the parts marked 1 to 7.


(c) What is the function of part marked 7?


(a) It is a bony fish which belongs to class Pisces.

(b) 1. Operculum; 2. Dorsal fin; 3. Pectoral fin; 4. Pelvic fin; 5. Anal fin; 6. Caudal fin; 7. Lateral line.


(c) The lateral line is a sensory system in fish that allows them to identify position of objects and movement in the surrounding water.


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