Fish and Shellfish Identification

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fish?

  • Jaws
  • Gills
  • Feathers (correct)
  • Fins

Which group of aquatic creatures have shells or crusts on top that serve as armor?

  • Amphibians
  • Fish
  • Crustaceans (correct)
  • Mollusks

Which superclass of fish has fishes with bones?

  • Mollusks
  • Chondrichthyes
  • Osteichthyes (correct)
  • Agnatha

What type of fish looks like a giant flounder with thicker flesh and a delicate flavor?

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Which group of aquatic creatures are shellfish with an impenetrable, hard shell?

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Flashcards

What are crustaceans?

These creatures live in the water and have a hard outer shell, like a crab or lobster.

What is Osteichthyes?

This superclass of fish includes all the fish with bony skeletons.

What is Halibut?

Halibut is a type of flatfish, but unlike flounder it's thicker and has a more delicate flavor.

What are mollusks?

These aquatic creatures are shellfish with a hard, protective shell.

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Do fish have feathers?

Feathers are a defining characteristic of birds, not fish. Fish have scales or skin.

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Study Notes

Fish Characteristics

  • Fish are typically characterized by gills, fins, and being cold-blooded.
  • They usually have a streamlined bodies adapted for aquatic life and lay eggs for reproduction.

Aquatic Creatures with Armor

  • Crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters, have hard shells or exoskeletons that serve as protective armor.
  • Mollusks like oysters and clams also have hard shells, providing defense against predators.

Superclass of Fish with Bones

  • The superclass Osteichthyes includes bony fish.
  • This group possesses a skeleton made primarily of bone tissue, unlike the Cartilaginous fishes (e.g., sharks and rays) which have skeletons made of cartilage.

Type of Fish with Delicate Flavor

  • The fish known for its resemblance to a giant flounder is the dab.
  • Dabs have thicker flesh and are prized for their delicate flavor in culinary dishes.

Shellfish with Hard Shell

  • Bivalves, such as clams and mussels, are a type of shellfish with impenetrable, hard shells.
  • Their shells are made of calcium carbonate, providing a strong defense mechanism against predators.

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