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What is the primary function of gills in fish?
What is the primary function of gills in fish?
What is the characteristic of fish that allows their body temperature to be regulated by the surrounding environment?
What is the characteristic of fish that allows their body temperature to be regulated by the surrounding environment?
Where can fish be found?
Where can fish be found?
Which type of fish has a bony skeleton?
Which type of fish has a bony skeleton?
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Which type of fish is characterized by traveling in large groups?
Which type of fish is characterized by traveling in large groups?
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What is the term for fish that feed on both plants and animals?
What is the term for fish that feed on both plants and animals?
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What is the purpose of the anglerfish's lure on its head?
What is the purpose of the anglerfish's lure on its head?
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What is the term for fish that live in environments with a mix of fresh and saltwater?
What is the term for fish that live in environments with a mix of fresh and saltwater?
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Study Notes
Characteristics
- Cold-blooded: Fish are ectothermic, meaning their body temperature is regulated by the surrounding environment.
- Scaly skin: Fish have a layer of scales that provide protection and reduce friction in the water.
- Gills: Fish have gills that extract oxygen from the water, allowing them to breathe.
- Fins: Fish have fins that provide propulsion, stability, and maneuverability in the water.
Types of Fish
- Bony fish (Osteichthyes): Have a bony skeleton and include species such as salmon, tuna, and goldfish.
- Cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes): Have a cartilaginous skeleton and include species such as sharks, rays, and skates.
Habitat and Distribution
- Freshwater fish: Live in freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.
- Saltwater fish: Live in saltwater environments such as oceans and seas.
- Brackish fish: Live in environments with a mix of fresh and saltwater, such as estuaries and mangroves.
- Fish can be found in almost every environment on Earth, from the deep sea to shallow puddles.
Diet and Feeding
- Carnivorous fish: Feed on meat, such as other fish, crustaceans, and insects.
- Herbivorous fish: Feed on plants, such as algae and seaweed.
- Omnivorous fish: Feed on both plants and animals.
- Some fish have specialized feeding structures, such as the anglerfish's lure on its head.
Behavior and Migration
- Solitary fish: Live and hunt alone, such as the lionfish.
- Schooling fish: Travel in large groups, such as the herring.
- Migration: Some fish migrate between different environments or habitats, such as salmon that travel from saltwater to freshwater to spawn.
Characteristics of Fish
- Fish are ectothermic, meaning their body temperature is regulated by the surrounding environment.
- They have a layer of scales that provide protection and reduce friction in the water.
- Fish have gills that extract oxygen from the water, allowing them to breathe.
- They have fins that provide propulsion, stability, and maneuverability in the water.
Classification of Fish
- Bony fish (Osteichthyes) have a bony skeleton and include species like salmon, tuna, and goldfish.
- Cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes) have a cartilaginous skeleton and include species like sharks, rays, and skates.
Habitat and Distribution of Fish
- Freshwater fish live in freshwater environments like rivers, lakes, and ponds.
- Saltwater fish live in saltwater environments like oceans and seas.
- Brackish fish live in environments with a mix of fresh and saltwater, like estuaries and mangroves.
- Fish can be found in almost every environment on Earth, from the deep sea to shallow puddles.
Diet and Feeding Habits of Fish
- Carnivorous fish feed on meat, such as other fish, crustaceans, and insects.
- Herbivorous fish feed on plants, such as algae and seaweed.
- Omnivorous fish feed on both plants and animals.
- Some fish have specialized feeding structures, like the anglerfish's lure on its head.
Behavior and Migration Patterns of Fish
- Solitary fish live and hunt alone, like the lionfish.
- Schooling fish travel in large groups, like the herring.
- Some fish migrate between different environments or habitats, like salmon that travel from saltwater to freshwater to spawn.
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Learn about the unique features of fish, including their cold-blooded nature, scaly skin, gills, and fins. Explore the different types of fish, including bony fish.
