Cycloid and ctenoid are types of scales found in fish. Cycloid scales are thin, round or oval shaped and showcase growth rings. Ctenoid scales... View Article
This type of scales are more common in lungfishes and a few fossil fishes. Anatomically, it consists of two basal layers of bone, a layer of... View Article
Most fish can regrow scales. However, there are certain types of fishes that do not have scales - these scale members of the catfish and... View Article
Fish scales are edible and have a lot of collagen content in them. However, they must be thoroughly washed and properly cooked in order to be... View Article
Scales are an important characteristic for most fish. For instance, scales provide protection against predators. They also provide camouflage,... View Article
Cycloid scales have two distinct regions - the outer bony layer is composed of calcium based salts while the inner fibrous layer is made up of... View Article
Placoid and Ctenoid scales are types of scales found on fish. Placoid scales are found in cartilaginous fish such as sharks while cycloid scales... View Article
Cycloid scales are scales that have a smooth edge and are mostly found in lower order teleost fishes such as carp and salmon. Also Read: ... View Article
Fishes have scales and they provide many functions, most of which are integral to their survival. For instance, scales provide protection from... View Article
Placoid scales are predominantly found in cartilaginous fish such as sharks. Cycloid scales are more commonly found on bony fishes. Also... View Article
Scales are important for most fishes. And even if they lose a large amount of scales, it can grow back. However, some fishes such as the catfish... View Article
Scales serve many functions in fish. For instance, scales provide fish protection from predators and parasites. Most scales also provide... View Article
One of the biggest advantages of scales on a fish is protection. It provides protection from predators, parasites and even the environment.... View Article
Placoid scales are found in cartilaginous fishes such as sharks and rays. Also Read: Explore the Life cycle of Fish| FAQs Everything You... View Article
On sharks and rays, placoid scales serve as protection from other predators and also the environment. These scales are rough to touch and are... View Article
