Fish Flashcards
1
Q
Vertebral Column
A
spine
2
Q
Neural Crest
A
group of cells
3
Q
Fin
A
Appendage used to swim
4
Q
Scale
A
Covers and protects the skin
5
Q
Operculum
A
gill cover
6
Q
Atrium
A
part of the heart
7
Q
Ventricle
A
part of the heart
8
Q
Nephron
A
filters blood
9
Q
Lateral Line
A
organs used to detect movement, vibration, and pressure gradients
10
Q
Spawning
A
Female fish lay eggs and males fertilize them.
11
Q
Swim Bladder
A
organ that holds air that controls bouyancy
12
Q
Jawless fish
A
a primitive fish
13
Q
Cartilaginous fish
A
have cartilage for bones. Like a shark.
14
Q
Bony fish
A
gill covers, swim bladder, and skeleton of cartilage
15
Q
Dog Fish
A
Has false eye on tail