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Explain the features of fishes which help it to adapt to live in water.


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Special Features of fish for survival in water:

  1. Fish has special morphological and physiological features that enable them to survive in water.
  2. Bone structures are lightweight with a distinct thin backbone.
  3. The streamlined body offers balance against water flow and a spindle-shaped structure body with rigid scales to resist water currents.
  4. Flat fins and tails offer ease to swimming and control direction and balance during movement.
  5. The respiratory organs called the gills are unique in structure and function, which takes up oxygen from water for breathing.

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