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Which group of fish eats only plants?
Which group of fish eats only plants?
- Detritivores
- Carnivores
- Herbivores (correct)
- Omnivores
What percentage of protein is essential in the diet of carnivorous fish?
What percentage of protein is essential in the diet of carnivorous fish?
- At least 45% (correct)
- Around 30%
- More than 60%
- Less than 20%
Which fish group is known for its specialized teeth or mouthparts adapted for grazing on vegetation?
Which fish group is known for its specialized teeth or mouthparts adapted for grazing on vegetation?
- Herbivores (correct)
- Carnivores
- Omnivores
- Detritivores
Which fish group switches between types of prey based on their abundance?
Which fish group switches between types of prey based on their abundance?
What do omnivores primarily feed on?
What do omnivores primarily feed on?
Which group of fish is described as meat-eating or predatory fish?
Which group of fish is described as meat-eating or predatory fish?
Which method is appropriate for prey items of different species in the same size range, such as in piscivorous fishes or planktonivorous fishes?
Which method is appropriate for prey items of different species in the same size range, such as in piscivorous fishes or planktonivorous fishes?
Why is the numerical method not suitable for dealing with food items like macro algae and detritus?
Why is the numerical method not suitable for dealing with food items like macro algae and detritus?
What valuable information does the frequency of occurrence method provide?
What valuable information does the frequency of occurrence method provide?
In what type of fish is it difficult to estimate the number in each food category using the numerical method?
In what type of fish is it difficult to estimate the number in each food category using the numerical method?
Which method requires the minimum apparatus and is quick to implement?
Which method requires the minimum apparatus and is quick to implement?
Why do some food items gain a high percentage of occurrences in the frequency of occurrence method?
Why do some food items gain a high percentage of occurrences in the frequency of occurrence method?
Which fish species is described as a surface and midwater feeder?
Which fish species is described as a surface and midwater feeder?
What is the noticeable difference in body shape between Catla catla and Labeo rohita?
What is the noticeable difference in body shape between Catla catla and Labeo rohita?
Which fish species is characterized by having large gill rakers for feeding?
Which fish species is characterized by having large gill rakers for feeding?
What is the coloration of Catla catla on its back and sides?
What is the coloration of Catla catla on its back and sides?
Which fish species has one pair of small maxillary barbells?
Which fish species has one pair of small maxillary barbells?
What is the feeding habit of young Catla catla?
What is the feeding habit of young Catla catla?
