External Anatomy of a Fish

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Across
  1. 4. Allows fish to see in water.
  2. 6. Referring to the side of the fish body.
  3. 7. Referring to the head End of the fish.
  4. 8. Used for steering, balance, and even defense (can have spines).
  5. 10. Used to change direction when swimming.
  6. 13. Referring to the top or back of the fish.
  7. 15. A bony plate that protects the fish's gills and helps pump water for breathing.
Down
  1. 1. Referring to the front (belly) or bottom of a fish.
  2. 2. Referring to the tail End of the fish.
  3. 3. Helps fish keep their balance, and can even allow fish to "walk" on the seafloor.
  4. 5. Protect fish from attacks, parasites, and injuries. Covered in a slime layer.
  5. 9. A sensory system that enables fish to feel vibrations and movement of the water.
  6. 11. Used for balance and steering, not all fish have these.
  7. 12. Used to propel fish through the water.
  8. 14. Aids in feeding and breathing.