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Myelin sheath is not found around nerve fibres of

A

Fishes

B

Egg laying mammals

C

Frog

D

Cyclostomates.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Myelin Sheath**: The myelin sheath is a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers (axons) in many vertebrates. It is composed of fatty substances and helps in the rapid transmission of electrical signals along the nerve fibers. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The question provides four options: - A) Fishes - B) Egg-laying mammals - C) Frog - D) Cyclostomates 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Fishes**: Most fish have myelinated nerve fibers, especially the jawed fishes (Gnathostomes). - **Egg-laying mammals**: These mammals, such as monotremes, have myelinated nerve fibers. - **Frog**: Frogs, being amphibians, also possess myelinated nerve fibers. - **Cyclostomates**: This group includes jawless vertebrates like lampreys and hagfishes, which are considered the most primitive vertebrates. Their nerve fibers are predominantly unmyelinated. 4. **Conclusion**: Since cyclostomates (lampreys and hagfishes) do not have myelin sheath around their nerve fibers, the correct answer to the question is option D) Cyclostomates. ### Final Answer: **Myelin sheath is not found around nerve fibers of Cyclostomates.**
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