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Which marine fishes are thought to be direct descendants of freshwater ancestors?

Correct answer B. Bony fishes

Explanation

Marine bony fishes have body fluids more dilute than seawater, which suggests they evolved from freshwater ancestors, so they drink seawater and excrete excess salt.

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