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Which one of the following is the correct set of characteristic features for bony fishes (Osteichthyes)?
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- 1Homocercal caudal fin; 4 pairs of gill slits; presence of operculum✓
- 2Homocercal caudal fin; 5-7 pairs of gill slits; presence of air bladder
- 3Homocercal caudal fin; 4 pairs of gill slits; ventrally placed mouth
- 4Heterocercal caudal fin; 5-7 pairs of gill slits; exoskeleton made up of cycloid scales
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Homocercal caudal fin; 4 pairs of gill slits; presence of operculum
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