How are the delicate exchange surfaces of the gills protected?
The delicate exchange surfaces of fish gills are protected by several adaptations. Mucus secreted by specialized cells helps trap debris and pathogens, reducing the risk of damage and infection. Additionally, the gill structure is supported by bony or cartilaginous arches that provide mechanical stability. Lastly, the gills are often located within a bony gill cover (operculum) that shields them from physical harm.
(a) This helps them become more or less buoyant, because if they release the gas then they will sink making it more buoyant by getting air from the surface or from other bubbles it makes them less buoyant, making them float.
What two characteristics were important development in the evolution of fish?
One is the devolution of fish.
Why do a fish breathe slower in cool water?
they are cold blooded. All bodily funcions slow with the lowering of temperatures.
Yes. In fact, most fish have dozens, if not HUNDREDS of babies. If you’re referring to a specific pattern on the fish, most of them will return the mothers pattern, like for Platyfish.
It is best pan fried or baked. Good Eating! There are several recipes online. Search
Google or Yahoo for 'Nile Perch Recipe" and you will find several. This is a good thing
for the people living on or around lake Victoria in Africa because the fish has taken
over the lake and pushed out most of the native species (to near extinction). But
the edible Nile Perch is abundant.
The ocean.
Cod "is native to most of the North Atlantic Ocean. In the northwest Atlantic it inhabits waters from western Greenland south to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is most abundant from the coast of northern Labrador to the Nantucket Shoals region off Massachusetts."
Which is the smallest tetra fish breed?
it is the green neon tetra. its average adult length is around 2.5 cms which is about 0.98 inches. they swim in schools and is beautiful to look at with some lighting
just because it is small doesn't mean it is hard to take care of but it is also not very easy
Ginger Fish is 44 years old (birthdate: September 28, 1966).
How many pounds does a average flying fish weigh?
a flying fish weigh 3~6pounds. 8~9pounds if it's big as a koala.
Where did lake fish come from?
Yes: I understand the Q.... A lake has no fish, & then, there are fish in it, how did they arrive ? Well a wading bird, for example, was in one place & a fishs egg from there is transported to our lake which has no fish in it, the egg is deposited, quite accidentally by the bird into the lake & in time it hatches out. The egg may well be stuck on the leg of the wading bird for example.... or I suppose any animal which wades in the river & then moves to the lake....
Can any fish stay with flower horn?
Flowerhorn cichlids are known for their aggressive behavior, so it's essential to choose tankmates carefully. Compatible fish are typically larger, robust species that can hold their own, such as certain types of larger cichlids, some barbs, or larger tetras. It's crucial to ensure the tank is spacious enough to provide hiding spots and reduce territorial disputes. Always monitor interactions closely when introducing new fish to ensure compatibility.
What types of fish do the people of India eat?
depends on which part of India you are from -normally people in south eat a lot of rice where as in north they eat chappatis a lot. we have so many types of curries and other dishes -it is very hard to explain everything.
Answervery very very very very very spicy food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my dad and brother went there an my dad burnt his throat from how spicy there food was.Mostly pomfret , seer, sardines and sea bass