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Which of the following is mismatched?

A

Torpedo : Electric organs, modified muscles supplied with nerves

B

Trygon :Dorsal fin is modifield into a poison sting

C

Exocoetus : Pectoral fin becomes large by which it can leap into air

D

Hippocampus : Female bears a brood pouch

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To determine which of the given options is mismatched, we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the First Option: Torpedo** - **Feature:** It has electric organs, modified muscles supplied with nerves. - **Analysis:** Torpedo is a type of electric ray belonging to the class Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish). It is known for having electric organs that can produce electric shocks. The description is accurate. - **Conclusion:** This is a correct match. 2. **Identify the Second Option: Trigon** - **Feature:** Dorsal fin is modified into a poison sting. - **Analysis:** Trigon refers to the stingray, which indeed has a dorsal fin modified into a venomous spine or sting. This is a characteristic feature of stingrays. - **Conclusion:** This is a correct match. 3. **Identify the Third Option: Exocoitus** - **Feature:** Pectoral fin becomes large by which it can leap into air. - **Analysis:** Exocoitus is commonly known as the flying fish. It is well-known for its ability to leap out of the water and glide through the air using its enlarged pectoral fins. - **Conclusion:** This is a correct match. 4. **Identify the Fourth Option: Hippocampus** - **Feature:** Female bears a brood pouch. - **Analysis:** Hippocampus refers to seahorses. In seahorses, it is the male that has a brood pouch where it carries the fertilized eggs until they hatch. The feature described is incorrect as it states that the female bears the brood pouch. - **Conclusion:** This is a mismatched statement. ### Final Answer: The mismatched option is **D: Hippocampus - Female bears a brood pouch.** ---
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