Ichthyology & Shark Review

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What is the term for maintaining biological balance?

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Homeostasis

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What type of fish coloration is characterized by a darker top and lighter bottom?

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Countershading

Front

What shape is the tail of a swordfish?

Back

Crescent

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What is the primary purpose of dorsal fins in sharks?

Back

Stability

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What is the study of fish called?

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Ichthyology

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What are ectotherms?

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Organisms that rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.

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What are endotherms?

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Organisms that can regulate their body temperature internally.

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What is disruptive coloration?

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A pattern that breaks up the outline of an animal, making it harder to see.

Front

What is the function of the operculum in fish?

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It covers and protects the gills.

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What is the significance of countershading in aquatic animals?

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It provides camouflage from predators and prey.