Where they live What they eat How they move Is it a fish? How they breathe Their Body

Where they live Fish live in water. They can live in oceans, lakes, ponds, and streams. Some fish can be kept as pets in fishbowls and aquariums.

How they move Fish swing their tail fins back and forth and wave their other fins. They look as if they’re flying through the water.

Their Body All fish have backbones. Most fish have skin that is covered with scales. A clear slime covers the scales.

The Scales and Slime The scales protect the fish’s skin from cuts and scrapes. The slime protects the fish from germs in the water.

How they breathe Fish open and close their mouths to breathe. Fish need oxygen like us. There is oxygen in the water. They have gills, not lungs.

What they eat Many fish eat tiny plants and animals. Bigger fish eat worms, small ocean animals, and other fish. Usually, bigger fish eat medium sized fish and medium sized fish eat small fish.

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That’s right! A shark is a fish. It lives in the water. Its skin is covered in scales. It also uses gills for breathing underwater.

Remember, fish have a backbone! An octopus is not a fish. It lives in the water, but it does not have a backbone, scales or gills.