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    1. The caudal fin propels the fish through the water. 2. The pectoral and pelvic fins provide stability and keep the fish from rolling over. 3. The pectoral fins act as brakes to decrease swimming speed.

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    1. The caudal fin propels the fish through the water. 2. The pectoral and pelvic fins provide stability and keep the fish from rolling over. 3. The pectoral fins act as brakes to decrease swimming speed.

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    1. The caudal fin propels the fish through the water. 2. The pectoral and pelvic fins provide stability and keep the fish from rolling over. 3. The pectoral fins act as brakes to decrease swimming speed.

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    Activity 1 - Anatomy of A Fish

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    1. The caudal fin propels the fish through the water. 2. The pectoral and pelvic fins provide stability and keep the fish from rolling over. 3. The pectoral fins act as brakes to decrease swimming speed.

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    NAME: ____________________________________ Score: _________

    Grade/Section: __________ Date: __________


    Test Paper No. _____
    Activity No. 2
    TVE-Fish Culture
    Objectives: 1. Identify the external and internal anatomy of a fish
    2. Understand the use of each part
    Title : Anatomy of a Fish
    Reference : https://www.dnr.sc.gov/fish/anatomy.html

    CONCEPT NOTES:

    External Anatomy
    Eyes: Used for sight, fish can detect colors and see short distance with their eyes. They use
    their vision to escape predators and find food.
    Nares: Similar to nostrils, except nares are used for smelling only (nostrils are used for both
    smelling and breathing).
    Mouth: The mouth is used to consume food.
    Operculum: The operculum is the bony flap that protects the gills from harm. It opens and
    closes to allow water to pass over the gills.
    Pectoral Fin: The pectoral fin allows for abrupt changes in side-to-side direction and speed. It
    also acts as a brake to decrease speed while swimming.
    Pelvic Fin: The pelvic fin stabilizes the fish while swimming and allows for up-and-down
    movement in the water.
    Vent: The vent removes waste and extra water. It is also the outlet for eggs or milt (sperm)
    during spawning.
    Anal Fin: The anal fin stabilizes the fish while swimming.
    Caudal Fin: The caudal fin moves, propels or pushes the fish through the water.
    Adipose Fin: The adipose fin is not pictured; it is not present on a lot of fish species. Its
    purpose is unknown. Trout, salmon and catfish have an adipose fin. It is the small,
    thick, fleshy fin located between the dorsal and caudal fins.
    Dorsal Fin: The dorsal fin helps maintain balance while swimming.
    Scales: Scales protect the fish from injury.
    Barbels: Barbels are not pictured. They are the "whiskers" found on the head area of fish
    such as catfish or bullheads. On the catfish and bullheads, barbels are thought to be
    a sensory organ to help track down prey or food.

    Internal Anatomy
    Gills: Gills are the feathery tissue structure that allows fish to breathe in water. Water flows in
    through their mouth and over their gills where oxygen is extracted and passed into the
    bloodstream.
    Swim Bladder: The swim bladder is a long, skinny organ that can inflate/deflate with air
    allowing fish to float at different levels in the water column.
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    Answer the following questions:
    1. What part of the fish is used to propel through the water?
    2. Which fins give the fish stability and keep it from rolling over?
    3. Which fins are used as the fish’s “brakes”?
    4. Which fins help the fish move backwards and up and down in the water?
    5. Which fin helps the fish steer?
    6. Which part of the fish protects the gills?
    7. Why is it that fish swimming together in a school never run into each other?

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