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Scales on the fish body helps fish in some ways like:- Firstly it acts as a protective layer so that harmful objects, fungus, bacteria, and parasites cannot enter the fish body Secondly they are present in an overlapping pattern and only a small part of the scale is visible which makes the fish body smooth but itself the scales are hard.

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Is this behavior or structural fish has scales?

The presence of scales in fish is a structural characteristic rather than a behavioral one. Scales serve various functions, such as protection against predators and parasites, reducing water resistance, and aiding in locomotion. This structural trait has evolved to support the fish's survival in aquatic environments.


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they have gills and breath with them is well their features are scales


How does fish having scales make it survive?

it helps them breath


How does the scales help the fish to survive?

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Features of fish?

There are several features of fish; specifically, they have gills, scales, fins, are water-dwelling, and they are cold-blooded


Give three adaptaitions a fish has so it can survive in its water habitat?

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Fish have scales and gills what are features in animals?

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What do fish have that amphibians do not?

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What features are common among fish?

Fins, scales, reproduction via eggs, life in water.


How does fish uses it's scales to survive?

Scales can help to protect a fish and make it more comfortable when it swims or moves around; scales are typically hard, sturdy, and slippery which can also make it more difficult for predators to catch it.


What do all fishes have?

All fish have gills needed to survive under water


Can humans digest fish scales?

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