Fish Anatomy (Perch)

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Across
  1. 1. line visible along side of the body, detects vibrations
  2. 3. located on the outside of the body, protects the fishes body
  3. 4. the fin on the back side of the fish, used for balance & protection
  4. 5. secretes bile to aid in digestion
  5. 6. used for smelling but not breathing
  6. 8. used to obtain oxygen from water
  7. 9. projections along the inner surface of the fishes' gills used for filter-feeding
  8. 11. located on the chest of the fish, used for stopping
  9. 12. tail fin: propels the fish
Down
  1. 2. a fin located below the caudal fin used to balance and steer the fish
  2. 3. protects the fish from parasites and bacteria in the water
  3. 7. filled with gases; helps the fish move up & down in the water column
  4. 10. fin, located at the hips of the fish, used for steering