what is the respiratory organ of rohu fish
Answers
The respiratory organs of the Rohu fish are its Gills.
There are eight gills, four pairs to be more precise, present in the Rohu fish, known scientifically as Labeo.
The respiration occurs in two stages: Inspiration and Expiration.
The exterior opening of the gills remains closed during Inspiration. T
he mouth gets closed off by valves during expiration.
The respiratory organ of Rohu fish is called as GILLS.
Explanation:
Rohu fish belongs to carp family and is omnivore in nutrition. Usually for all types of fish, gills act a respiratory organ. In the bronchial chamber of Rohu fish four gills are present.
As Rohu fish is fresh water species, it utilizes the oxygen which is dissolved in the water for its respiration. During inspiration, the opening and closing of gills is monitored by the operculum.