Fingerlings refer to the young of

Fingerlings are the young of fish. Fish reproduce by laying eggs, and when the eggs hatch, they give rise to fingerlings. Fingerlings are very small fish that are just starting their lives. They are usually between 1 to 4 inches long and are still in the early stages of development. As they grow, fingerlings will eventually become adult fish. In the context of this question, fingerlings specifically refer to the young of fish. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: fish. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they are not the correct young of fish.