In which one of the following is swim bladder absent ?

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Q: 81 (SSC/NA)
In which one of the following is swim bladder absent ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,18,27,4,10,18,13

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{'cartilaginous fish': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'bony fish': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'swim bladder': [2, 0, 1, 0], 'silverfish': [3, 0, 0, 2], 'cuttlefish': [2, 0, 0, 1]}

The swim bladder is an organ found in most bony fish that helps them control their buoyancy. It allows them to move up or down in the water column without exerting much energy. Cuttlefish, option 1, do not have swim bladders. Instead, they control their buoyancy by adjusting the amount of gas in their chambers. Bony fish, option 2, typically have swim bladders, so this option is incorrect. Option 3, cartilaginous fish, which includes sharks and rays, also do not have swim bladders. Instead, they rely on their large livers, which contain oil, to regulate buoyancy. Option 4, silverfish, are actually insects and not fish, so swim bladders are not relevant to them. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, as swim bladders are absent in cartilaginous fish.