10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fish?
Endothermic
What is a defining feature of fish for respiration?
Presence of gills
Which country is known to have the smallest fish species called Paedocypris progenetica?
Indonesia
In what year was it mentioned that there are approximately 35,000 species of fish described?
2024
What term describes the ability of fish to regulate their body temperature based on their environment?
Ectothermic
What is the term used to describe the presence of gills in fish for respiration?
Ectothermic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most fish species?
Endothermic metabolism
What is the term used to describe thin dermal plates found on fish and can be absent in some species?
Scutes
Which region was mentioned as the center of marine shore fish biodiversity?
Indonesia
How many species of fish were described as of 2024?
35,000
Study Notes
Characteristics of Fish
- Warm-bloodedness is NOT a characteristic of fish
- The defining feature of fish for respiration is the presence of gills
- Most fish species do not have the ability to regulate their body temperature based on their environment
Fish Species and Biodiversity
- Paedocypris progenetica, the smallest fish species, is found in Indonesia
- As of a certain year, there are approximately 35,000 described species of fish
- The center of marine shore fish biodiversity is the Indo-Pacific region
- As of 2024, there are approximately 35,000 species of fish
Fish Anatomy
- The term used to describe the presence of gills in fish for respiration is branchial respiration
- Scales are thin dermal plates found on fish and can be absent in some species
Prepare for your first exam in ZOO 180 with this quiz on Introduction to Ichthyology. Learn about the definition of a fish, the diversity of fishes, how they are affected by the environment, and their importance. Test your knowledge on vertebrates, aquatic life, ectothermic species, gills, scales, and fins.
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