The Fish
The fish is a living vertebrate that
lives in water. It is covered with
scales and has fins for swimming.
They use gills to absorb oxygens
and fins to move about.
Fish lay eggs.
Gills
The gills enable the fish to
absorb oxygen from the water.
Fin
A wing-like membranous part of a fish.
Pectoral Fin
A pair of fins attached to the side of the body
just behind the head.The pectoral fins
grow behind the gills and help the
fish turn, stop, and maneuver.
Dorsal Fin
A fin in the back of most fish.
The dorsal fin keeps the fish
upright in the water.
Pelvic Fin
A fin on the bottom of the fish.
Most fish have a pair of pelvic fins
to help them move. They are
sometimes called ventral fins.
Caudal Fin
The tail at the posterior end of
a fish. The caudal fin is used
to propel the fish forward.
Anal Fin
The anal fin grows on the underside near
the tail. It helps keep the fish upright
Head
The front part of a fish containing
the eyes,mouth and brain. The head
is tapered to help the fish move
through the water easily.
Lateral Line
A row of tiny holes or pores
on the side of a fish which tells of
any changes in the water pressure.
The lateral line senses changes
in the movement of water.
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