Fish Trivia
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Which of the following is true about the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?

  • It is a fish that was thought to be extinct (correct)
  • It is a fish that evolved recently
  • It is a carnivorous fish
  • It is a common species of fish
  • What is the term used to describe the fish discovered off the South African east coast in 1938?

  • Extinct fish
  • Ancient fish
  • Prehistoric fish
  • Living fossil (correct)
  • Where was the fish discovered?

  • Australia
  • South America
  • South Africa (correct)
  • North America
  • How long was the fish thought to be extinct for?

    <p>66 million years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of fish species makes up approximately 95% of living fish species?

    <p>Ray-finned fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the first organisms that can be classified as fish appear?

    <p>Cambrian period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allowed the early fish to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts?

    <p>Notochords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the first fish with jaws appear?

    <p>Silurian period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did many fish of the Paleozoic era develop to protect themselves from predators?

    <p>External armor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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