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What is the function of fins in fish like Freddy?
What is the function of fins in fish like Freddy?
Which type of fin is located on the top of a fish's body?
Which type of fin is located on the top of a fish's body?
What is the tail of a fish also known as?
What is the tail of a fish also known as?
How do fish like Freddy breathe underwater?
How do fish like Freddy breathe underwater?
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What role do scales play in a fish's body?
What role do scales play in a fish's body?
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Which of the following fish is known NOT to have scales?
Which of the following fish is known NOT to have scales?
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Where are Freddy's gills located?
Where are Freddy's gills located?
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What are the rows of tissue that allow fish to breathe oxygen called?
What are the rows of tissue that allow fish to breathe oxygen called?
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What is the main purpose of the caudal fin?
What is the main purpose of the caudal fin?
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What do fish and humans have in common regarding certain body parts?
What do fish and humans have in common regarding certain body parts?
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Study Notes
Fish Anatomy
- Fish have fins that help them swim.
- Fish have three main types of fins: dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic.
- These fins help control movement.
- The tail, also a fin (caudal fin), propels the fish through water.
- Fish breathe using gills, not lungs.
- Gills absorb oxygen from water.
- Fish take water into their mouths, which passes over their gills.
- Fish scales protect them from injury.
- Not all fish have scales (e.g., catfish, lampreys, clingfish).
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Test your knowledge about the anatomy of fish with this quiz. Learn about different types of fins, how fish breathe, and the protective features of fish like scales. Discover fascinating facts that highlight the unique adaptations of fish in aquatic environments.