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The protective bony cover over the gill slit from which water is pumped out of a fish's body is called?
This is called the operculum
How many species of the perch fish are there?
There are three species of the perch: Percaflavescens (Yellow perch), Perca fluviatilis(European perch) and Perca schrenkii (Balkhash perch).
Do sharks have an operculum?
No, sharks do not have an operculum. Opercula are bony plates that cover the gills of bony fish to help with breathing, but sharks breathe through gill slits located on the sides of their bodies.
What is a place for a bird to stand called?
A perch.
What evolutionary advancement does the operculum provide?
The operculum assists in protecting the gills of fish and regulating water flow for respiration. This evolutionary adaptation allows for better oxygen exchange and helps prevent debris or predators from entering the gills.
What covers the gills of perch?
The operculum
What type of fin is located behind the operculum on a perch fish?
The fin located behind the operculum on a perch fish is the Pectural Fins (paired).
How does a yellow perch breathe?
Circle the ones that are bolded.The process begins by water in the fish's surrounding entering its mouth's. Water enters the mouth by a very effective pumping system that involves the mouth and the outer flexible bony flap that cover the gills called the operculum. This is achieved by the opening and closing of the fish's mouth as it pumps water through the gills. When the fish's mouth is open, the operculum closes and water is drawn into the fish's mouth. Conversely, when the fish closes its mouth, the operculum opens and fresh water is then allowed to flow across the gills.By: Matthew Christensen
The protective bony cover over the gill slit from which water is pumped out of a fish's body is called?
This is called the operculum
What is the gill covering of bony fish?
The flap of tissue that covers a bony fish gill is the bony operculum.
What is the plural form of perch?
The plural of perch, when referring to a bird's perch, is perches. The plural of perch, when referring to the fish, remains perch.
What is found under the operculum in a fish?
The gills of a fish.
How many species of the perch fish are there?
There are three species of the perch: Percaflavescens (Yellow perch), Perca fluviatilis(European perch) and Perca schrenkii (Balkhash perch).
What is the reporters name in SpongeBob?
perch perkins
Is a perch a marsupial?
No. A perch is a fish.
What system is the operculum part of?
The operculum is part of the respiratory system in fish. It is a bony flap that covers and protects the gills, helping with the process of obtaining oxygen from water.
What is the perch fish?
There are three species of the perch: Percaflavescens (Yellow perch), Perca fluviatilis(European perch) and Perca schrenkii (Balkhash perch).
