This Marine Aquatic Fish Vocabulary Guide features essential terms related to marine fish, including anatomy, behavior, habitats, and classification. Perfect for students of marine biology and aquatics, this guide simplifies complex concepts with clear definitions, helping you quickly grasp key voc...
1. __Mola Mola___ The largest bony fish in the ocean; often lies on its side near the ocean
surface.
2. _Spawning__ The release of gametes during external fertilization.
3. _Operculum_ LA stiff flap of tissue that covers the gills in bony fish.
4. _Spiracles_ In cartilaginous fish, the pair of breathing holes located behind each eye.
5. _Cartilage_ A flexible connective tissue composed of cells and protein.
6. __Lateral Line_ A unique organ in fish that can sense vibrations over great distances.
7. __Gill Rakers_ Bony spines that channel incoming food particles and protect the gill
filaments.
8. __Swim bladder,_ The internal gas filled organ in bony fishes that helps them control
buoyancy.
9. __Fusiform___ The torpedo-shape of some fish that allows for swift swimming.
10. __Aquaculture__ The process of farming aquatic organisms.
11. __Placoid Scale___ These cover the bodies of cartilaginous fish and are structurally
similar to teeth.
12. ___Clasper____ Male sharks use these organs to transfer sperm to the female.
13. ___Agnatha___ The class of fish with no jaws.
14. __Bull sharks___ A shark that can be found in both fresh and marine habitats.
15. __Ampullae of Lorenzini__ The nerve receptors on the snout of a shark are called
16. ___Osteichthyes__ Over 95% of fish belong to what class?
17. ___Locomotion___ What are the functions of the dorsal fins?
18. __External to then internal being sometimes__ What is the difference between
reproduction in Bony fish and reproduction in cartilaginous fish?
19. __Hagfish & Lamprey__What are two types of jawless fish?
20. __two___ How many chambers does a fish heart have?
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