General Classification Spiny-rayed fish Hard, sometimes sharp spines in dorsal fin Ex. Yellow Perch
General Classification Soft-rayed fish Dorsal fin is without hard spines Usually have only 1 dorsal fin Adipose fin: small, fatty fin near caudal fin Ex. Trout
Fish Adaptations: Scales Hard, sometimes colorful, overlapping plates Provides protection from predators and disease/ infection
4 Types of Scales 1. Placoid: rectangular base, under the skin, spines project to the surface of the skin New scales are added, do not grow with the fish Examples: sharks, skates, rays
Shark: Placoid Scales
Skate: Placoid Scales
Ray: Placoid Scales
4 Types of Scales 2. Ganoid: rhombus shape, connected by peg and socket joints Do not grow with fish, new ones are added Examples: Gar, Paddlefish, Sturgeon
Longnose Gar: Ganoid Scales Gar
Sturgeon: Ganoid Scales
Paddlefish: Ganoid Scales
4 Types of Scales 3. Ctenoid: overlapping, allow great maneuverability as fish bends Grows with fish, found in spiny rayed fish
Ctenoid Scales
4 Types of Scales 4. Cycloid: same as ctenoid functions Smooth margin, soft-rayed fish Grows with fish
Cycloid Scales: Catfish
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