Bird and Fish Quiz

What is the function of the swim bladder in fish?

• A) To help fish breathe underwater

• B) To regulate buoyancy and maintain depth in water

• C) To produce electric shocks

• D) To produce light

Which type of fish has an internal skeleton made wholly or partially of bone?

• A) Cartilaginous fish

• C) Ray-finned fish

• B) Lobe-finned fish

• D) Bony fish

What is the purpose of the lateral line in fish?

• C) To produce electric shocks

• B) To detect changes in water pressure and vibrations

• D) To produce light

• A) To help fish see in dark waters

Which type of fish has true lungs in addition to gills?

• D) Livebearers

• C) Flatfish

• A) Lungfish

• B) Mud-skippers

What is the purpose of the operculum in fish?

• D) To produce electric shocks

• C) To cover the gills and aid in respiration

• B) To help fish breathe underwater

• A) To protect the fish from predators

Which type of fish has a skeleton made of flexible cartilage?

• C) Lobe-finned fish

• B) Cartilaginous fish

• D) Ray-finned fish

• A) Bony fish

What is the purpose of the gills in fish?

• D) To help fish see in dark waters

• C) To produce electric shocks

• B) To produce light

• A) To extract oxygen from the water

Which type of fish has an unusual nose called a rostrum?

• A) Sawfish

• B) Electric ray

• D) Stingray

• C) Giant manta ray

What is the function of the electric organs in fish?

• D) To regulate buoyancy and maintain depth in water

• A) To help fish breathe underwater

• B) To produce light

• C) To produce electric shocks

Which type of fish has wings that extend on either side of its head?

• B) Hammerhead shark

• D) Whale shark

• A) Great white shark

• C) Sand tiger shark