Which of the following is correct match of genetic name with it's common name?
Exocoetus - flying frog
Betta - Fighting fish
Pristis - Electric fish
Toad - Tree frog
A
Exocoetus - flying frog
B
Betta - Fighting fish
C
Toad - Tree frog
D
Pristis - Electric fish
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A flying frog is an Asian frog which has the ability to achieve gliding flight between trees. Its generic name is Rhacophorus nigropalmatus. The generic name of fighting fish is Betta splendens. It is also called as bettas. Two male fighting fish fight to protect territory. Hence, they are never be placed in the same tank. Tree frog is a frog that spends its most of the live in trees. Its generic name is Hyla arborea. Electric fish is a fish that generates electric field. Its generic name is Electrophorus electricus. It is also called as electric eel.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Betta - Fighting fish.'
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