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Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes

Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous endoskeleton, ventral mouth, placoid scales, no air bladder (swim constantly to avoid sinking), internal fertilization (e.g., Shark/Scoliodon); Osteichthyes: Bony endoskeleton, terminal mouth, cycloid/ctenoid scales, air bladder present (regulates buoyancy), mostly external fertilization (e.g., Rohu, Catla).

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