Fish Flashcards
Vertebral Column
spine
Neural Crest
group of cells
Fin
Appendage used to swim
Scale
Covers and protects the skin
Operculum
gill cover
Atrium
part of the heart
Ventricle
part of the heart
Nephron
filters blood
Lateral Line
organs used to detect movement, vibration, and pressure gradients
Spawning
Female fish lay eggs and males fertilize them.
Swim Bladder
organ that holds air that controls bouyancy
Jawless fish
a primitive fish
Cartilaginous fish
have cartilage for bones. Like a shark.
Bony fish
gill covers, swim bladder, and skeleton of cartilage
Dog Fish
Has false eye on tail
Brown Bullhead
No problem
Eeelpout
Looks like an eel
Channel catfish
Streamlined, and dark grey
Common Carp
Has a tiny mustache
Crappie
Dark and round, has spiny back
Flathead Catfish
Has flathead
Lake sturgeon
Prehistoric, armor plated fish
Lake trout
Looks like a trout, but is grey and skiny
Largemouth Bass
Has large mouth