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Which of the following family shows viviparity?
Question

Which of the following family shows viviparity?

A.

Bathysuridae

B.

Moronidae

C.

Scorpaenidae

D.

Scaridae

Correct option is C


Correct Answer: (c) Scorpaenidae
Explanation:
→ Many Scorpaenids (e.g., rockfishes) exhibit viviparity, giving birth to live young.
→ Embryos develop inside ovarian cavities.
Information Booster:
→ Viviparity increases juvenile survival in deep and cold waters.
→ Unique among many marine teleost families.

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