Guppies are a common aquarium fish. They have internal fertilisation, and females give birth to young that can swim immediately. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Most fish reproduce like guppies.
B) Guppies reproduce by producing swimming young because they are related to marsupials.
C) Most fish reproduce by laying eggs.
D) Most fish produce amniote eggs.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement in the passage indicates that guppies give birth to young that can swim immediately, which implies that they do not lay eggs. Therefore, it can be inferred that most fish reproduce by laying eggs, making option C the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because it is not known whether most fish reproduce like guppies. Option B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that guppies are related to marsupials. Option D is incorrect because most fish do not produce amniote eggs, which is a characteristic of some reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Guppies Are a Common Aquarium Fish