Correct option is B
Correct Answer: (b) Taeniform
Explanation:
→ Taeniform fishes have elongated, ribbon-like bodies suited for navigating crevices and vegetation.
→ Example groups include ribbonfishes and certain eel-like teleosts.
→ Provides flexibility and undulating swimming style.
Information Booster:
→ Adaptation common in deep-sea and benthic species.
→ Streamlined body aids stealth in predation.
→ Body shape classifications help in ecological understanding.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) Aculeiform – spine-like form.
(c) Saggitiform – arrow-shaped.
(d) Globiform – globe-shaped.