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Most probably, their scales is like our skin. They breathe through their gills not their scales.

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What is the function of scales?

help the fish breathe


Can you provide a list of fish without scales?

Some examples of fish without scales include catfish, eels, and sharks.


What class of animals are covered with scales breathe with gills and have a tail fin?

They are classified as FISH. See the related link for more information.


Do fish have specialized parts?

Fish have specialized parts (gills, fins, scales, for example) that enable the fish to live and breathe under water.


How do you know a fish is a fish?

They have scales and dont live long out of water they breathe through gills. Yes, but you are illiterate. Know*


Do all fish have scales?

Most fish do in fact have scales, even some with scales that are nearly microscopic in size; many catfish however do not have scales, they have armour plating, but not scales.


Is a Betta fish a cartilaginous fish?

No bettas are fish not mammals. Bettas have a labyrinth organ which enables them to breathe air when there is not enough oxygen in the water to sustain them. Here are some things that separate bettas from mammals Hair. Bettas have no hair or fur Scales. Bettas have scales, mammals do not Ability to breathe through gills. Mammals do not have gills, bettas do Egg laying. Bettas lay eggs, mammals give birth to babies without shells that are able to breathe by themselves


Do all mackerel have fins and scales?

The mackerel fish does have scales as an outer covering. The mackerel is a fish that can be eaten without removing the scales, though. The scales are so small, it does not cause a problem for eating.


Do Jews eat fish without scales?

Jews who keep kosher don't eat fish wihout scales (Deuteronomy ch.14).


What has scales and uses lungs to breathe air?

A reptile has scales and lungs to breathe air


Why do fish have scales but squirrels have fur?

Fish have scales because their natural habitat is of course, water. If a fish had fur, it would weigh them down. Also, where would a fish's gills go because gills enable fish to breathe! Squirrels have fur also for their habitat to keep them warm. Hope I have helped!!!!


What allows a shark to breathe without opening its mouth?

Sharks are fish and breathe through their gills.