WBBSEClass XLife Science01 (e) Locomotion as a type of response in Animals02 Mark2024 Moderate

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How does a Rohu fish float and sink in water?

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A Rohu fish floats and sinks in water by regulating the volume of gas in its swim bladder. When gas is added, the fish becomes buoyant and floats; when gas is released, it becomes denser and sinks.

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