Fish Spring 2020

Front

Which is NOT a class of fish?

Back

Caudarichthyes- long tail fish

Front

What is the name for a person who studies fish?

Back

Ichthyologist

Front

What is the purpose of a fish’s scales?

Back

Shield against injury, help to move through the water

Front

The bones or cartilage surrounding the nerve cord are called __________________

Back

vertebrae

Front

Root Word: -ology

Back

study of

Front

What are the three main classes of fish?

Back

Agnatha (jawless), Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous), Osteichthyes (bony)

Front

What is the primary function of gills in fish?

Back

To extract oxygen from water

Front

What is the term for fish that can live in both saltwater and freshwater?

Back

Euryhaline fish

Front

What is the main difference between Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes?

Back

Chondrichthyes have cartilage instead of bones, while Osteichthyes have bony skeletons.

Front

What is the role of the swim bladder in bony fish?

Back

To help maintain buoyancy in the water