Correct option is A
Correct Answer: (a) Gizzard-like stomach
Explanation:
→ Mullets (Mugilidae) possess a muscular, gizzard-like stomach aiding in grinding detritus and algae.
→ Often contains ingested sand/grit that helps mechanical digestion.
Information Booster:
→ Adaptation for omnivorous–detritivorous feeding habits.
→ Long intestine indicates plant-rich diet.
→ Mullets thrive in brackish, marine, and freshwater habitats.
Additional Information (Other Options): Other stomach types do not describe mullet anatomy.