5 Questions
A fresh fish has bright red gills covered with slime.
True
The eyes of a fresh fish have a dull black pupil and opaque cornea.
False
Soft and flabby flesh with finger impressions remaining indicate a fresh fish.
False
A fish with pink muscle tissue especially around the backbone is likely to have a faded body color.
False
Protruding brown vent is a characteristic of a fresh fish.
False
Study Notes
Characteristics of a Fresh Fish
- Fresh fish have bright red gills covered with slime.
- Eyes of a fresh fish have a dull black pupil and an opaque cornea.
- Soft and flabby flesh is a characteristic of a fresh fish, with finger impressions remaining.
- Fresh fish typically have pink muscle tissue, especially around the backbone, which is associated with a faded body color.
- A protruding brown vent is a characteristic of a fresh fish.
Test your knowledge on how to identify fresh and spoiled fish based on their appearance, eyes, gills, body color, flesh firmness, and belly walls. Learn the visual cues that indicate whether a fish is safe to eat or should be avoided.
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