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Some species of fish can be cultured in a single fish do not compete for food as they have different food habits. In the following options fish are paired with their food habits. Select the incorrect match.

A

Labeo rahita - Column feeder

B

Catla catla - Surface fooder

C

Cirrhinus mrigala - Bottom feeder

D

Common carp - Surface feeder

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To solve the question of identifying the incorrect match between fish species and their food habits, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Fish Species and Their Food Habits**: - We have four fish species and their corresponding food habits to analyze. 2. **Analyze Each Pair**: - **Labio (Labio rohita)**: This fish is known to be a column feeder. This match is correct. - **Catla (Catla catla)**: This fish is a surface feeder, which is also correct. - **Kirhinus (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)**: This fish is a bottom feeder. This match is correct. - **Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)**: The claim is that it is a surface feeder. 3. **Verify the Food Habit of Common Carp**: - Research or recall that the Common Carp is actually a bottom feeder and is omnivorous, meaning it consumes both plant and animal matter. Therefore, stating it as a surface feeder is incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: - The incorrect match is the Common Carp being labeled as a surface feeder. The correct answer is option D. ### Final Answer: The incorrect match is **Common Carp as a surface feeder**. ---

To solve the question of identifying the incorrect match between fish species and their food habits, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Fish Species and Their Food Habits**: - We have four fish species and their corresponding food habits to analyze. 2. **Analyze Each Pair**: ...
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