External Fish Anatomy

5. The fish nostrils detect __________ in the water
8. Fin found at the back end of the fish; provides fish with forward movement (determines strength and speed)
9. Type of fins used by fish for braking and steering
11. Type of fins used by fish for maneuvering up, down and sideways
13. While fish don't have an external ear, they do have an __________ ear
14. Bony fish have an _________ that covers their gills
16. The process that takes place in gills, enabling oxygen to be extracted from the water
19. All fish use gills to _______________
21. The classification term for bony fish
24. All fish live in _____________
25. Mouth position which indicates fish prey/scavenge upon food sources below them
26. All fish are vertebrates, this means they have a ___________
28. Fish with this type of tail swim at intermediate speeds, with greater maneuverability, and able to accelerate quickly for short periods of time
29. The sensitive cells that are found in the lateral line
30. Most fish are covered in _____________
32. Cartilaginous fish skin are covered with teeth-like _______________
33. Fish with this type of tail cruise at intermediate speeds, with increased maneuverability. Can accelerate quickly!
36. Mouth position which indicates fish chase prey or feed on what is ahead of them
37. Fish are usually scaleless when they _______

1. Fish are covered in a layer of _________ which helps prevent infection
2. Most fish move using ____________
3. Cartilaginous fish have between five to ___________ gill slits
4. Fish with this type of tail are cruising fish that swim continuously at a very fast rate
6. 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!
7. The inner ear is used for _____________ and hearing
10. Fish with this type of tail swim at slow speeds but are highly maneuverable
11. The purpose of fish scales is to provide them with external ___________
12. The classification for cartilaginous fish
15. Mouth position which indicates fish feed on prey above them
17. Sensory organ of fish that runs along both sides of the fish's body, under it's skin
18. Fins along the bottom of the fish that act as stabilisers
19. Bony fish have a skeleton made of _________
20. The classification for jawless fish
22. The part within the gill chambers that remove solid material passing through the gills
23. The lateral line detects _______________ in the water
27. Cartilaginous fish have a skeleton made of _________
31. The part of the gill where diffusion takes place
32. Fins along the top of the fish that act as stabilisers
34. Bony fish have a __________ gill opening
35. The type of vision possessed by fish