Question

Give a detail note on fishes adaptations to swim in the water.

Answer 1

Adaptations of fishes:

1. The head, trunk and tail of a fish merge to form a streamlined shape.(0.5 marks)
2. The fish has special organs called “Gills” which is a respiratory organ helps to absorb oxygen dissolved in water for breathing. (0.5 marks)
3. Most of the fishes have slippery scales all over the body which protect the body.(0.5 marks)
4. The fish has fins for swimming.(0.5 marks)
5. The fish has strong tail which acts as rudder to change direction and keep its body balance in water.(0.5 marks)

(0.5 marks)