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Silver fish is a true fish.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Statement**: The question states, "Silver fish is a true fish." We need to determine if this statement is true or false. 2. **Identifying Silverfish**: Silverfish, scientifically known as *Lepisma*, is commonly mistaken for a fish due to its name and appearance. However, it is important to clarify its classification. 3. **Classification of Silverfish**: Silverfish belongs to the phylum **Arthropoda**, which includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Specifically, silverfish are classified under the class **Insecta**. 4. **Characteristics of Arthropods**: - Arthropods have jointed appendages (legs). - They possess an open blood vascular system, meaning their blood is not contained within vessels but flows in cavities. - Their bodies are segmented into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. - They have an exoskeleton made of chitin. 5. **Characteristics of Insects**: - Insects, including silverfish, are hexapods, meaning they have six legs (three pairs). - They excrete uric acid. - Their bodies are also divided into head, thorax, and abdomen. - Silverfish are wingless, unlike many other insects. 6. **Conclusion**: Since silverfish is classified as an insect and not a fish, the statement "Silver fish is a true fish" is **false**. 7. **Final Clarification**: Silverfish is often called so due to its shiny, metallic appearance and fish-like shape, but it is indeed an insect and a household pest that feeds on starches and carbohydrates. ---
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