(C) The body of most fishes is covered by scales. These scales serve as an exoskeleton,providing protection to the fish. In bony fishes (Osteichthyes)

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(C) The body of most fishes is covered by scales. These scales serve as an exoskeleton,providing protection to the fish. In bony fishes (Osteichthyes),these are typically cycloid or ctenoid scales,while in cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes),they are placoid scales. Therefore,the correct answer is $C$.

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Column-$I$ (Organisms)	Column-$II$ (Common name)
$A$. Pennatula	$i$. Sea-fan
$B$. Gorgonia	$ii$. Sea-pen
$C$. Adamsia	$iii$. Sea-Anemone
$D$. Cucumaria	$iv$. Sea-cucumber

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Match the organisms given in column-$I$ with their common name given in column-$II$ and choose the correct option.
Column-$I$ (Organisms) Column-$II$ (Common name)
$A$. Pennatula $i$. Sea-fan
$B$. Gorgonia $ii$. Sea-pen
$C$. Adamsia $iii$. Sea-Anemone
$D$. Cucumaria $iv$. Sea-cucumber