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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Gill Slits and Operculum**: Gill slits are openings that allow water to flow over the gills, where gas exchange occurs. The operculum is a bony flap that covers and protects these gill slits in certain fish. 2. **Identifying the Types of Fish**: There are two main categories of fish: bony fish (Osteichthyes) and cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes). 3. **Bony Fish (Osteichthyes)**: In bony fish, such as Rohu and Katla, the gill slits are covered by an operculum. This structure serves to protect the gills and aids in respiration by helping to pump water over the gills. ...
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