Intro Flashcards
1
Q
The benefit of increased skull bone numbers
A
More mobility in jaw movement for feeding. The eye does not need to move
2
Q
Fin Migration Evolution
A
Pelvic fins have migrated from the back to the middle section
Pectoral fins have migrated to the side of the body
3
Q
Purpose of W-muscle bands
A
This increases the flexibility of movement
4
Q
Red-muscle
A
high haemoglobin, steady swimming, aerobic
5
Q
White-muscle
A
benthic species, powerful muscle, anaerobic
6
Q
Opsins in dystrophic lakes
A
There is only one colour present in the lake, therefore there is only one opsin needed
7
Q
Pigment on rockfish eye purpose
A
added camouflage, eye is often a key feature for finding prey
8
Q
The teardrop shape of rockfish eye purpose
A
Let in more light from the front of the fish face
