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what is the largest group of fish, and what is the other group of fish
bony(largest
cartilaginous
scientist who studies fish
ichthyologist
what two fins are used for stabilizing the fish
pectoral(side fins)
dorsal(top fins)
what slimy substance makes the fish water proof and gives it protection
mucus
what is the muscular arrangement of the fish call
myomere
what special muscle feature allows the fish to move in a undulating motion
myomeres
How many gills are there per chamber
4
How many gills total
8
curved arch of cartilage in the gill
gill arch
tow rows of long and narrow extensions on the gill arch
gill filaments
hearing, anchovy, menhaden are examples of what
plankton eaters
what is a fish egg called
roe
what is the substance that contains the males sperm cells
milt
what is a young fish that has absorbed its yolk sack called
fry
where does the major digestion in a fish take place
the stomach
what term refers to when the lays its eggs
spawn(ing)
invertebrates with jointed appendages
Arthropods
strong, lightweight and flexible substance is the bugs
exoskeleton
the exoskeleton is made of
Chitin
what is the container the larva of a moth or butterfly spent their pupa stage in
chrysalis (cocoon)
fingerlike organ that may also taste plants to see if they are suitable for consumption
palpus
first segment which attaches the leg to the body
coxa
eight segments containing minute respiratory openings known as
spiracles
two groups of spiders
true spiders
mygalomorphs
special excretory organs that lie in font of the stomach and open tho the outside near the base for the antennae
green glands
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Rayna
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319394
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Biology 19 (fish)
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Updated
2016-05-07T01:07:52Z
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