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In which fishes is there the presence of exceptionally large otolith?
Question

In which fishes is there the presence of exceptionally large otolith?

A.

Serranidae

B.

Salmonidae

C.

Cyprinidae

D.

Sciaenidae

Correct option is D


Sciaenids develop very large sagittal otoliths (ear stones), often proportionally larger than in many other teleost families; linked to their acoustic ecology.
Functional & Research Details
Function: otoliths contribute to balance and hearing; larger otoliths may enhance sensitivity to low-frequency sounds produced by swimbladder drumming.
Practical significance: otoliths used for age and growth studies (increment analysis), stock identification, palaeo-ichthyology.
Species examples: Johnius, Sciaena, Nibea.
Ecological notes
Sciaenids are known for sound production (mating, territorial) — swimbladder muscles vibrate producing drumming sounds.
Notes on other options
Serranidae, Salmonidae, Cyprinidae have otoliths but typically not exceptionally large like sciaenids.

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