Dogfish Shark External Anatomy Interactive Assessment

Sharks, including the dogfish shark from the dissection, are members of what vertebrate taxonomic class?

• Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish)

• Osteichthyes (bony fish)

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Which of the following structures are found in both cartilaginous fish and bony fish? (select all that apply)

• Fins for propulsion

• Gills for respiration

• Vertebrate backbones

• Spiracles to move water across the gills

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The fin shown in the image is the tail fin of the dogfish shark. The technical term for the tail fin is the _______ fin.

Identify and describe the function of two external parts of the shark visible from this view of the dogfish shark's body.

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Consider textures:

Spiderweb is to silk, as shark skin is to _______.

• rubber

• leather

• sandpaper

• wool

The paired structures which pump oxygen rich water across the gills are called ______.

The images show two critical sensory structures in the dogfish shark. Identify these structures and justify their importance to the shark's lifestyle.

The image shows the underside, or belly, of the dogfish shark. The technical term for this perspective of the shark is the ________ surface.

Identify this example dogfish shark specimen as either male or female. Justify your answer by citing evidence from the image.

Consider the external anatomy of the Great White Shark shown and compare with what you have learned about the external anatomy of the dogfish. Based on this, create a functional definition of the term "shark".

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