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Which of the following provides the best comparison between reptiles and fish?
A: They both have scales, but fish are ectothermic, and reptiles are endothermic
B: They are both ectothermic, but fish have gills, and reptiles have lungs
C: They are both vertebrates, but fish have three-chambered hearts, and reptiles have two-chambered hearts
D: They both lay eggs, but fish are invertebrates, and reptiles are vertebrates

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They are both ectothermic, but fish have gills, and reptiles have lungs.
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The statement that best provides the best comparison between reptiles and fish is as follows:

  • They are both ectothermic, but fish have gills, and reptiles have lungs.

Thus, the correct option is B.

What are Reptiles?

Reptiles may be defined as those vertebrate living organisms that are generally cold-blooded, breathe air, and usually has the presence of skin that is covered with scales or bony plates.

All the reptiles are not capable of laying eggs. For example, viviparous lizard, Zootoca vivipara, etc.

Both the fish and crocodiles generally are ectothermic meaning that they can not be able to maintain their internal body temperature. Such organisms generally undergo winter sleep known as hybernation and summer sleep known as aestivation.

Apart from this fishes commonly perform their respiration with the help of gills, while crocodiles possess lungs for the same activity.

Therefore, the correct option for this question is B.

To learn more about Ectothermic organisms, refer to the link:

https://brainly.com/question/13315724

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