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Which of the following fish is also known as the doctor fish?
Question

Which of the following fish is also known as the doctor fish?

A.

Garra rufa

B.

G. annandalei

C.

G. tamangi

D.

G. lamta

Correct option is A


Correct Answer: (a) Garra rufa
Explanation:
→ Garra rufa is widely known as the doctor fish because it feeds on dead skin, used in therapeutic foot spas.
→ Native to Middle Eastern freshwater systems.
Information Booster:
→ Used for psoriasis relief therapy.
→ Not allowed in some regions due to hygiene concerns.
→ Exhibits sucker-like mouth for grazing.
Additional Information: Other Garra spp. do not share this common name.

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