Fish Anatomy and Classification
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What is the function of structure (4) in Lampanyctodes hectoris?

  • To aid in propulsion
  • To sense vibrations in the water
  • To store reserves of energy
  • To provide buoyancy control (correct)
  • Which term best describes a non-tetrapod craniate with gills throughout life and fins as limbs?

  • Mammal
  • Reptile
  • Amphibian
  • Fish (correct)
  • Which subclass do sharks and rays belong to?

  • Subclass Holocephali
  • Subclass Cyclostomata
  • Subclass Elasmobranchii (correct)
  • Subclass Actinopterygii
  • What characteristic allows most fish to have their body temperatures vary with ambient temperatures?

    <p>Ectothermic nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing feature of Class Agnatha?

    <p>Jawless fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is acoustic communication among fish most often used?

    <p>Feeding, aggression, or courtship behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class is characterized by being armoured fish?

    <p>Class Placodermi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can fish be found according to the text?

    <p>In all aquatic environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which class do fleshy finned fishes, ancestors of tetrapods, belong?

    <p>Class Sarcopterygii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of vertebrates exhibits the greatest species diversity?

    <p>Fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of photophores (8) in Lampanyctodes hectoris?

    <p>To produce light for camouflage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of water environment have no fish species been documented in yet according to the text?

    <p>Deep oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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