Cartilaginous Fishes Overview
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What is the primary function of the operculum in bony fishes?

  • To eliminate waste
  • To assist in swimming
  • To help in reproduction
  • To protect the gills (correct)

The lateral line system in bony fishes helps them in detecting vibrations and water movements.

True (A)

What is the purpose of the cloaca in bony fishes?

Excretion and reproduction

Ganoid scales are covered with a peculiar enamel-like substance called ______.

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Match the type of fish scales with their description:

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In bony fishes, what is the role of males using claspers?

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Bony fishes have a streamlined body shape to hinder efficient swimming.

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What are the paired fins in bony fishes primarily used for?

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What is the primary structural material of cartilaginous fishes?

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Cartilaginous fishes have a swim bladder that helps them maintain buoyancy.

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Name one adaptation that helps cartilaginous fishes in locating prey.

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Cartilaginous fishes include sharks, rays, skates, and __________.

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Match the following characteristics to their respective features of cartilaginous fishes:

<p>Heterocercal tail = Aids in propulsion and maneuverability Lateral Line System = Detects water movement and vibrations Tooth-like scales = Reduces drag during swimming No swim bladder = Uses alternative buoyancy mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long have cartilaginous fishes existed?

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The Lateral Line System helps cartilaginous fishes to detect vibrations and pressure changes in the water.

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Describe the buoyancy mechanism of cartilaginous fishes.

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What type of mouth position is typically adapted for surface feeding in ray-finned fishes?

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The swim bladder in fish is primarily used for locomotion.

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What sensory organ helps fish detect water movements and vibrations?

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Amphibians are known for their dual life phases, typically involving aquatic larval stages and ______ adult stages.

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Match the following types of fish scales with their descriptions:

<p>Cycloid = Smooth edges, common in soft-rayed fishes Ctenoid = Toothed edges, found in spiny-rayed fishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature in amphibians allows for gas exchange?

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All amphibians lay shelled eggs on land.

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Name one order of amphibians.

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What is the primary adaptation that cartilaginous fishes use to maintain buoyancy?

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The swim bladder is a feature found in all fishes for buoyancy.

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What shape do the fins of cartilaginous fishes provide for swimming and stability?

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Cartilaginous fishes are covered in __________ scales for protection and reduced drag.

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Match the following external anatomy features of cartilaginous fishes with their functions:

<p>Pectoral fins = Lift and maneuvering Pelvic fins = Stability Dorsal fins = Stability Caudal fin = Thrust and lift</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features is NOT associated with cartilaginous fishes?

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The body shape of rays and skates is typically flattened for bottom-dwelling.

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The eyes of cartilaginous fishes are well-adapted for __________.

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What is the primary adaptation of amphibians for jumping?

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Ganoid scales are found in amphibians only.

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Name one amphibian belonging to the family Dendrobatidae.

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Salamanders and newts belong to the order __________.

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Match the following amphibian orders with their characteristics:

<p>Anura = Frogs and Toads Caudata = Salamanders and Newts Gymnophiona = Legless Amphibians</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amphibians is known for having the ability to regenerate limbs?

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The majority of amphibians are found in terrestrial habitats.

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What characteristic structure do amphibians have that protects them from infections?

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What method of fertilization do most reptiles use?

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All birds have the ability to fly.

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What type of reproductive system do most birds possess?

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Birds belong to the class __________.

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Match the following terms related to reptile birth methods:

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of birds?

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Reptiles primarily give live birth.

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What is the typical egg-laying behavior of birds?

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Flashcards

What are cartilaginous fishes?

Cartilaginous fishes, or Chondrichthyes, are a group of fish that includes sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras. Their skeletons are made entirely of cartilage, which makes them lightweight, flexible, and efficient swimmers.

What are some adaptations of cartilaginous fishes?

Cartilaginous fishes evolved over 400 million years ago and have developed some unique adaptations to survive. These include electroreception (sensing prey with electricity), tooth-like scales (for smooth movement), and diverse reproductive strategies.

What is the lateral line system?

The lateral line system is a sense organ in cartilaginous fishes that helps them detect vibrations and pressure changes in the water. This allows them to navigate, hunt, and avoid predators.

How does the lateral line system work?

The lateral line system is composed of neuromasts located within canals and on the skin. These neuromasts contain hair cells sensitive to water movement.

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How does the lateral line system help cartilaginous fishes?

The lateral line system works in conjunction with other sensory systems like electroreception to provide precise environmental awareness.

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What is the structure of a cartilaginous fish's tail?

Cartilaginous fishes have a heterocercal tail, where the upper lobe is longer than the lower lobe. This tail structure aids in propulsion and maneuverability in water.

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How do cartilaginous fishes maintain buoyancy?

Unlike bony fishes, cartilaginous fishes do not have a swim bladder to control their buoyancy. Instead, they rely on their large liver filled with oil to help them stay afloat.

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Why are cartilaginous fishes important?

Cartilaginous fishes are important apex predators and play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Their unique adaptations and evolutionary history make them fascinating creatures to study.

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Operculum

A bony flap that covers and protects the gills of bony fish.

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Lateral Line System

A system of sensory canals that detects vibrations and water movements in fish.

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Ganoid Scales

A type of fish scale that resembles placoid scales but is covered with a hard, enamel-like substance called ganoin.

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Cloaca

A single opening in bony fish that serves as the exit for waste products and the entrance for reproductive fluids.

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Ctenoid Scales

A type of fish scale that is thin, round, or oval, and exhibits concentric growth rings.

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Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)

A class of fish that includes lobe-finned fishes (Sarcopterygii) and ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii). These fishes possess bony skeletons and are generally more evolved than cartilaginous fishes.

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External Anatomy of Bony Fish

The external features of bony fish, including body shape, head, and fins.

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Reproduction in Bony Fish

The process by which bony fish reproduce. Males use claspers for sperm delivery, and fertilization is usually internal.

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Buoyancy in Cartilaginous Fishes

Cartilaginous fishes, like sharks and rays, use their large livers filled with oil, especially squalene, to maintain buoyancy. This oil acts as a lightweight fluid, allowing them to float without expending a lot of energy.

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Cartilaginous Skeleton for Buoyancy

Cartilaginous fishes have skeletons made of cartilage, which is lighter than bone. This lighter skeleton contributes to their overall buoyancy, allowing them to swim with less effort.

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Streamlined Body Shape for Swimming

The streamlined body shape of cartilaginous fishes reduces drag in the water, making them more efficient swimmers. This helps them conserve energy and move quickly through the water.

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Placoid Scales for Protection and Drag Reduction

Cartilaginous fishes have tough, sandpaper-like scales called placoid scales covering their skin. These scales provide protection and reduce drag, further enhancing their swimming efficiency.

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Pectoral Fins for Lift and Maneuverability

The pectoral fins of cartilaginous fishes are large and wide, providing lift and maneuverability during swimming. They help the fish change direction and maintain stability.

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Heterocercal Tail for Thrust and Lift

The heterocercal tail of cartilaginous fishes is asymmetric, with the upper lobe larger than the lower lobe. This shape provides thrust and lift for efficient swimming, propelling the fish forward and upward.

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Swim Bladder for Buoyancy Control

Bony fishes have a gas-filled sac called a swim bladder that regulates their buoyancy. By adjusting the amount of gas in the bladder, they can rise or sink in the water, conserving energy.

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Bony Fish Adaptations for Swimming

The external anatomy of bony fishes, including their streamlined body shape, fins, and swim bladder, are well-adapted for efficient swimming and movement through the water.

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Lateral Line

A sensory organ running along the body of ray-finned fish that detects water movements and vibrations.

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Swim Bladder

A gas-filled organ in the body cavity of many ray-finned fish that helps with buoyancy and sometimes sound production or respiration.

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Cycloid Scale

Type of fish scale with smooth edges, found in soft-rayed fish like salmon.

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Mouth Position in Fishes

The position of a fish's mouth is adapted to its feeding habits. For example, upward-facing mouths are for surface feeding, while terminal mouths are for chasing prey.

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Amphibians

Animals with permeable skin that use it for gas exchange and lay unshelled eggs often in water.

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Order Anura

Order of amphibians characterized by being tailless as adults, including frogs and toads.

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Amphibians - Overview

Amphibians are a diverse class of ectothermic (cold-blooded) vertebrates that include a variety of orders and are known for their dual life phases involving aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults.

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Anura (frogs and toads)

Amphibians belonging to the order Anura, characterized by their short bodies, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping, and absence of tails in adulthood.

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Poison dart frogs

Small, brightly colored amphibians belonging to the family Dendrobatidae, known for their toxic secretions and vibrant colors.

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Caudata (salamanders and newts)

Amphibians belonging to the order Caudata, characterized by their elongated bodies, moist skin, and presence of tails throughout life.

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Newt

A type of salamander, often found in aquatic environments, known for its ability to regenerate limbs.

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Caecilians

A unique, legless amphibian belonging to the order Gymnophiona, often found in moist environments like forests and wetlands.

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Order Anura (frogs and toads)

The largest order of amphibians, consisting of over 7,400 species, found in aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial environments.

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Salamanders

Amphibians with slender, lizard-like bodies, long tails, and moist skin, known for their resemblance to lizards but more closely related to frogs and toads.

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Ectothermic

Animals that rely on external sources, like the sun or environment, to regulate their body temperature.

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Internal Fertilization

The process where the male transfers sperm inside the female's reproductive tract.

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Oviparous

Animals that lay eggs with a hard shell, like birds.

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Ovoviviparous

Animals that keep their fertilized eggs inside their body until they hatch. The babies are born live.

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Viviparous

Animals that give birth to live young.

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Testudines

The group of animals that includes turtles and tortoises.

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Courtship Behaviors

Behaviors that males use to attract females for mating.

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Egg-laying and Incubation

The process of birds incubating eggs until they hatch.

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Study Notes

Cartilaginous Fishes

  • Cartilaginous fishes, like sharks, rays, and skates, have skeletons made of cartilage instead of bone
  • They are lightweight, flexible, and highly efficient swimmers
  • They've existed for over 400 million years
  • Adaptations include electroreception (detecting electrical fields), tooth-like scales, and diverse reproductive strategies
  • They are apex predators and crucial to ecosystems

Lateral Line System

  • This sensory system detects water movement and vibrations
  • It helps with navigation, prey detection, and predator avoidance
  • Composed of neuromasts with hair cells sensitive to water movement
  • It works with other senses, like electroreception, for accurate environmental awareness

Buoyancy System

  • Cartilaginous fishes lack a swim bladder
  • Instead, large, oily livers filled with squalene provide buoyancy
  • Cartilaginous skeletons are lighter than bone, reducing body density and supporting buoyancy

External Anatomy

  • Streamlined body shape for fast swimming
  • Flattened bodies in rays and skates for bottom-dwelling
  • Covered in placoid scales for protection and reduced drag
  • Fins (e.g., pectoral, pelvic, dorsal, caudal) aiding in movement, stability, and reproduction (males with claspers)
  • Heterocercal tail, with the upper lobe longer than the lower, aiding propulsion and maneuverability

Cloaca

  • A single opening for excretion and reproduction
  • Eliminates waste from the digestive and urinary systems
  • Serves as the reproductive opening in both males and females

Reproductive Role

  • Males use claspers to transfer sperm into the female's cloaca
  • Fertilization is typically internal

Bony Fishes (Osteichthyes)

  • Majority of living fishes are bony fishes
  • Have skeletons made of bone
  • Include ray-finned and lobe-finned fishes.
  • Important for sport and commercial fishing.

Fins

  • Pectoral fins: Lift and maneuvering
  • Pelvic fins: Stability, males have claspers for reproduction.
  • Dorsal fins: Stability
  • Caudal fin: Thrust and lift.
  • Eyes, well-adapted for vision.
  • Nares: Detect chemical cues
  • Mouth: Ventral, with replaceable rows of teeth.
  • Spiracles: Water intake for breathing.
  • Gill slits: 5-7 pairs for respiration

Scales

  • Cycloid: Smooth edges (salmon)
  • Ctenoid: Toothed edges (perch)
  • Ganoid: Hard and shiny (gar) - primitive

Amphibians

  • Cold-blooded vertebrates with typically permeable skin
  • Three main orders: Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders and newts), Gymnophiona (caecilians)
  • Many have two distinct life phases: aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults.
  • Use moist environments or water for reproduction and part of their life cycles.

Reptiles

  • Cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin
  • Typically have internal fertilization and lay eggs with leathery shells
  • Four main orders: Testudines (turtles and tortoises), Squamata (lizards and snakes), Crocodilia, Rhynchocephalia.
  • Can be oviparous (lay eggs), ovoviviparous(eggs hatch internally), or viviparous (live birth).

Birds

  • Warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers
  • Efficient breathing systems with air sacs and lungs
  • Adaptations for flight in all orders of birds are present.

Mammals

  • Warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur and mammary glands for feeding young
  • Reproduce by live birth (except monotremes).
  • Four broad groups: Monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals
  • Adaptations for various environments/habitats.

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