Fish Anatomy: External Parts and Functions

The operculum covers the gills.

The scales cover the body of the fish.

Lateral lines are lines along the body of the fish used to help it adapt to its new environment.

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The part of the fish that covers the gills.

The part of the fish that covers its body.

Lines along the body that help fish adapt to their environment.

Parts used for swimming, balancing, and propulsion.

Used by fish for seeing.

Part of fish used to swallow objects, especially food.

Excretory organ where waste exits the fish's body.

Connects the body of the fish to the tail.

Used by fish for smelling.

Organs that allow fish to breathe underwater.