The lungs of lungfish are thought to have evolved from _.

Correct answer: B. The swimbladder of bony fish

  • A. The swimbladder of cartilaginous fish
  • B. The swimbladder of bony fish
  • C. The swimbladder of lobe-finned fish
  • D. They evolved independently

Explanation

Lungfish have lungs that are derived from the swim bladder (an organ used for buoyancy in most bony fishes), which is connected to the alimentary tract.

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