In which of the following fishes are mesoplasmatic eggs found (based on cytoplasm : yolk ratio)?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Loach
Explanation:
→ Mesoplasmatic eggs possess moderate cytoplasm relative to yolk.
→ Found in Loaches (Cobitidae) due to their unique reproductive strategy.
Information Booster:
→ Egg type influences early development and buoyancy.
→ Fishes range from microlecithal to macrolecithal based on yolk quantity.
→ Loach eggs show intermediate conditions.
Additional Information: Salmonids have macrolecithal (yolk-rich) eggs.