Q. Consider the following statements about the Oarfish (Regalecus glesne):
1.It is the world’s smallest bony fish.
2.It typically inhabits the mesopelagic zone of the oceans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: Oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is the world’s longest bony fish, which can reach lengths of up to 36 feet (11 meters).
Statement 2 is correct: They typically inhabit the mesopelagic zone, dwelling 660 to 3,300 feet beneath the ocean’s surface, where sunlight barely penetrates.
Source: HT
