Which of the following are considered as intestinal brooders?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Tachysurus barbus
Explanation:
→ Tachysurus barbus (a catfish) exhibits intestinal brooding where fertilized eggs or larvae are retained in the intestine for protection.
→ This rare strategy increases larval survival.
Information Booster:
→ Brooding behavior varies (mouth, gill, intestinal).
→ Adaptation seen in some catfishes for parental care.
→ Provides protection from predators and environmental stress.
Additional Information: Other listed species do not show intestinal brooding.