The eggs of fishes are covered by hard shells for protection. (True or False)

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Fish eggs:
A jelly-like substance covers the fish eggs for protection.
Animals such as fish and amphibians lay eggs that are surrounded by special extra-embryonic membranes but do not develop into a hard or soft shell around these membranes.
Therefore to withstand desiccation or physical force, fishes lay eggs with thick leathery coats for protection.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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