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Since most fish are bony this would count for all cold-blooded fish (minus cartilaginous ones such as the shark or sting ray). Because fish are cold-blooded or exothermic they change body temperature according to the water temperature. In order to regulate their temperature they either move to warmer or colder water, or they change the blood flow to blood vessels near the surface of there skin or fins and use this to change the rate in which they change color. Since the colder the water the slower the animal (in the case of cold blooded animals) many fish live in warmer waters, but there are still fish that live as far up as the arctic or as far down as the coast of Antarctica .
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What helps fish and reptiles regulate their body temperature physically and behaviorally?
Fish and reptiles both regulate their body temperature behaviorally by going to areas where the temperature fits their biochemical needs, eg. sunning on rocks to raise temperature, etc. Some fish and reptiles also hibernate when temperatures get too cold.
Is an angler fish bony or cartilaginous?
They belong to the bony fish category. See the related link.
Are eels a bony or jaw cartilaginous fish?
it has two types of species the first is the jawless fish the secent is not
What does the word Osteichthyes mean?
Osteichthyes are fish that have skeletons made out of bone instead of cartilage. They are usually called "bony fish".
Is a Sergeant Major fish a bony fish?
Yes.
Is a perch fish a bony fish?
Yes, it is a bony fish. They belong to the Osteicthyes class of bony fish.
Is a Perch a bony fish?
Yes, it is a bony fish. They belong to the Osteicthyes class of bony fish.
Is a hag fish AA bony fish?
no a hag fish is not a bony fish
Dose a bony fish have a bony body?
yes b/c a bony fish has to have a bony body
What type of fish has bony skeletons?
There are bony fishes and cartilaginous fishes.
What is a thermostat used for in a fish tank?
It is used to regulate the temperature of the water
Is a perch fish a bony fish or jaw-less fish?
A goldfish is a bony fish.
Is Grass Carp a Jawless orCartilaginous fish or Bony fish?
"It is a bony fish"
Example of a non-bony fish?
Sharks are not bony fish. They are cartilaginous fish.
What helps fish and reptiles regulate their body temperature physically and behaviorally?
Fish and reptiles both regulate their body temperature behaviorally by going to areas where the temperature fits their biochemical needs, eg. sunning on rocks to raise temperature, etc. Some fish and reptiles also hibernate when temperatures get too cold.
Where is a bony fish's mouth?
a bony fish's mouth is at the front of the body.
Can fish regulate their body temperature?
A fish controls its body temperature through behaviors. Since they are cold-blooded, they will regulate temperatures by moving to different environments.
