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What is the characteristic tail fin of Chondrichthyes?
What type of heart do Chondrichthyes have?
What is the composition of the internal skeleton of Chondrichthyes?
What is the reproductive feature unique to male Chondrichthyes?
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What do Chondrichthyes lack, which is present in some other fish?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Chondrichthyes
- The characteristic tail fin of Chondrichthyes is heterocercal, meaning the upper lobe is longer than the lower lobe.
- Chondrichthyes have a two-chambered heart, consisting of one atrium and one ventricle.
- The internal skeleton of Chondrichthyes is composed of cartilage, rather than bone.
- Male Chondrichthyes have a unique reproductive feature, the clasper, a modification of the pelvic fins used for fertilization.
- Chondrichthyes lack a swim bladder, a gas-filled organ that provides buoyancy in other fish.
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Test your knowledge of vertebrates with jaws derived from the mandibular arch in this quiz. Explore the characteristics of Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia, including their unique skeletal composition, mouth structure, skin features, heart anatomy, and tail design.
