The brood pouch in sea horse is found at the belly of

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The brood pouch in sea horse is found at the belly of (A) male (B) female (C) absent (D) Both (a) and (b)

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Sea horse (Hippocampus guttalatus) is the most peculiar bony fish which swims vertically. The body is covered with bony shields having tubercles, spines and filaments. Male bears a brood pouch for hatching the young ones, hence, also known as pregnant male.

Q. The brood pouch in sea horse is found at the belly of

male

female

absent

Both (a) and (b)

Sea horse (Hippocampus guttalatus) is the most peculiar bony fish which swims vertically. The body is covered with bony shields having tubercles, spines and filaments. Male bears a brood pouch for hatching the young ones, hence, also known as pregnant male.