Fish Body Systems 2 Flashcards
(True or False) Some Nitrogenous Wastes are eliminated through a fish’s Gills.
True
Urine of Fresh Water Fish?
Dilute
Urine of Marine (Salt Water) Fish
Concentrated
Fish Reproduction
Spawning
Eggs of Oviparous fish are fertilized externally by a sperm containing substance from the male called ________.
Milt
Fish produce very large numbers of eggs since many are lost. Fish that carry eggs in their mouths are called _____________________.
Mouth Brooders
Some fish eggs can be fertilized internally with a modified anal fin of the male called _________________________
Gonopodium
Term for fish (or other creature) whose eggs are laid, developed and hatched internally followed by live birth.
Ovoviviparous
Term for fish (or other creature) who gives live birth to young that were never in an egg.
Viviparous