Types of Fish

What is the study of fish called?

• Ichthyology

• Herpetology

• Ornithology

• Entomology

Which of the following is an example of a jawless fish?

• Shark

• Lamprey

• Perch

• Coelacanth

Coelacanths are an example of which type of fish?

• Jawless Fish

• Cartilaginous Fish

• Ray-finned Bony Fish

• Lobe-finned Bony Fish

What is a unique feature of hagfish compared to other fish?

• They have a skull but lack vertebrae.

• They have both skull and vertebrae.

• They have a jaw and vertebrae.

• They have no skull or vertebrae.

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What do hagfish lack that most other fish have?

• Fins

• Jaws

• Scales

• Gills

What is a characteristic feature of lampreys?

• Scaled bodies

• Toothed, funnel-like mouth

• Large fins

• Short, round bodies

What is a common behavior of many lamprey species?

• Herbivorous feeding

• Predatory blood-sucking

• Building nests

• Flying

What class do cartilaginous fish belong to?

• Osteichthyes

• Amphibia

• Chondrichthyes

• Reptilia

Why do most sharks sink if they stop swimming?

• They have a swim bladder.

• They lack an operculum and swim bladder.

• Their fins are too heavy.

• They have too much fat.

What is the name of the shark known for leaving circular wounds on its prey?

• Great White Shark

• Hammerhead Shark

• Cookie Cutter Shark

• Tiger Shark