External Fish Anatomy

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Across
  1. 6. The fish nostrils detect __________ in the water
  2. 8. The lateral line detects _______________ in the water
  3. 14. The classification term for bony fish
  4. 15. The process that takes place in gills, enabling oxygen to be extracted from the water
  5. 18. Fins along the top of the fish that act as stabilisers
  6. 19. Fins along the bottom of the fish that act as stabilisers
  7. 20. Cartilaginous fish have a skeleton made of _________
  8. 24. Fish with this type of tail cruise at intermediate speeds, with increased maneuverability. Can accelerate quickly!
  9. 27. The inner ear is used for _____________ and hearing
  10. 29. The sensitive cells that are found in the lateral line
  11. 32. Bony fish have an _________ that covers their gills
  12. 33. Type of fins used by fish for maneuvering up, down and sideways
  13. 34. Fish with this type of tail are cruising fish that swim continuously at a very fast rate
  14. 35. The part of the gill where diffusion takes place
  15. 40. The classification for jawless fish
Down
  1. 1. Fish are covered in a layer of _________ which helps prevent infection
  2. 2. Most fish move using ____________
  3. 3. All fish are vertebrates, this means they have a ___________
  4. 4. Type of fins used by fish for braking and steering
  5. 5. The purpose of fish scales is to provide them with external ___________
  6. 7. All fish use gills to _______________
  7. 9. Sensory organ of fish that runs along both sides of the fish's body, under it's skin
  8. 10. Fish with this type of tail swim at slow speeds but are highly maneuverable
  9. 11. The classification for cartilaginous fish
  10. 12. Mouth position which indicates fish feed on prey above them
  11. 13. Bony fish have a __________ gill opening
  12. 16. Mouth position which indicates fish prey/scavenge upon food sources below them
  13. 17. Most fish are covered in _____________
  14. 21. Cartilaginous fish have between five to ___________ gill slits
  15. 22. The part within the gill chambers that remove solid material passing through the gills
  16. 23. While fish don't have an external ear, they do have an __________ ear
  17. 25. Fish are usually scaleless when they _______
  18. 26. Cartilaginous fish skin are covered with teeth-like _______________
  19. 28. The type of vision possessed by fish
  20. 30. Fish with this type of tail swim at intermediate speeds, with greater maneuverability, and able to accelerate quickly for short periods of time
  21. 31. Bony fish have a skeleton made of _________
  22. 36. Mouth position which indicates fish chase prey or feed on what is ahead of them
  23. 37. Fish with this type of tail are very fast and can swim at high speeds for long periods of time. They cant stop or turn easily though!
  24. 38. Fin found at the back end of the fish; provides fish with forward movement (determines strength and speed)
  25. 39. All fish live in _____________