2017-07-31T10:31:11+03:00[Europe/Moscow] en true Pharyngeal arch, Fish fin, Otolith, Estimating the age of fish, Genital papilla, Vision in fishes, Kinocilium, Fish gill, Fish anatomy, Fish jaw, Sensory systems in fish flashcards
Fish anatomy

Fish anatomy

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  • Pharyngeal arch
    The pharyngeal arches are structures seen in the development of vertebrates, are recognisable precursors for numerous structures.
  • Fish fin
    Fins are usually the most distinctive features of a fish.
  • Otolith
    An otolith (οτο-, oto-, ear + λιθος, lithos, a stone), also called statoconium or otoconium or statolith, is a structure in the saccule or utricle of the inner ear, specifically in the vestibular labyrinth of vertebrates.
  • Estimating the age of fish
    Knowledge of fish age characteristics is necessary for stock assessments, and to develop management or conservation plans.
  • Genital papilla
    The genital papilla is an anatomical feature of the external genitalia of some animals.
  • Vision in fishes
    Vision is an important sensory system for most species of fish.
  • Kinocilium
    A kinocilium is a special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear.
  • Fish gill
    Most fish exchange gases using gills on either side of the pharynx (throat).
  • Fish anatomy
    Fish anatomy is the study of the form or morphology of fishes.
  • Fish jaw
    Most bony fishes have two sets of jaws made mainly of bone.
  • Sensory systems in fish
    Most fish possess highly developed sense organs.