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Which fish occupies the bottom zone in composite fish culture?

Answer: Mrigal.

  • A Catla
  • B Silver carp
  • C Rohu
  • D Mrigal

Correct answer: D. Mrigal

Explanation: Mrigal is a bottom feeder and occupies the bottom zone in composite fish culture systems.

Composite Fish Culture: Niches in One PondCatla (surface feeder)Rohu (middle feeder)Mrigal/Common carp (bottom feeder)

Different fish species occupy different feeding depths in the same pond without competing for food: Catla feeds near the surface, Rohu in the middle zone, and Mrigal or common carp at the bottom - letting a single pond support far more total fish than one species alone.

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