Question

    Which of the following classifications applies to fish that migrate between the sea and freshwater during their life cycle?

    A Potamodromous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Catadromous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oceanodromous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Diadromous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Pelagic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Diadromous fish are those that migrate between the sea and freshwater during their life cycle. This category includes anadromous fish (which migrate from the sea to freshwater to breed) and catadromous fish (which migrate from freshwater to the sea to breed).

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