Question

Write a note on fish anatomy.

Answer 1

Fish anatomy:

1. It is the study of the morphology of fish.
2. The fish skeletal system is consist of the vertebral column, jaw, ribs, cranium, and intramuscular bones.
3. The Skeleton system supports inside structure is made of cartilage or bone.
4. The Head region has small hard bones called the cranium (which protect the brain from mechanical injury).
5. Fishes are cold-blooded, having gills (breathe) and fins (swim).

Anatomy of fish

1. Caudal fin ray 6. Ray of posterior dorsal fin 11.Orbit 16. Pelvic fin ray
2. Hypural 7. Radial cartilage 12.Upper jaw 17. Pectoral fin ray
3. Vertebra 8. Ray of anterior dorsal fin 13. Lower jaw 18. Rib
4. Neural spine 9. Opercular 14. Clavicle 19. Radial cartilage
5. Hemal spine 10. Skull 15. Pelvic girdle 20. Anal fin ray