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Give one example each for an animal possessing placoid scales and that with cycloid scales. - Biology

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Give one example each for an animal possessing placoid scales and that with cycloid scales.

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Placoid scales are tiny tough scales that cover the skin. Examples are Trygon and Pritis.

Cycloid scales are characterized by having a smooth outer margin. Examples are Catla and Clarias.

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Subphylum: Vertebrata - Class: Chondrichthyes
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Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom - Exercises [Page 17]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Animal Kingdom
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