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Whales are mammals ; see relevant link for additional information .
Whales have pelvic bones because millions of years ago, they were land animals, but as they evolved, they no longer needed their pelvis because over time they lost their need for legs. So now their pelvis and legs are vestigial, meaning they no longer serve their original purpose. They just kept the trait. As for fish, they never had legs, so no need for a pelvis.
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How many many bones does a fish have?
The number of bones that a fish has is dependent upon the type of fish. Some fish do not have any bones, while other fish have hundreds of bones.
How are the pelvic regions of turtle frog fish and cats different from the pelvic region of humans?
human s pelvic region is strong & robust frog have no ribs rabits pelvic region hung down low on the back with its limb parallel to ground in cat pelvic girdle gives strength n stability in fish pelvic girle find as pelvic fins
Do fish have wish bones?
Yes, fish have bones. Some fish have cartilige (e.g sharks and rays)
Does a viper fish have bones?
Fish have bones. Thorns are found on plants like roses and weeds.
How does the pelvic fin help a fish?
It's so important because it can help the fish have BALANCE to swim in the water i think they use the Pelvic fin so the can swim aswell from predetors... --ShAnNa RiMpOlA--
Do fish and whales both have bones?
yes
What do whales excrete?
feces. In their feces is fish bones and stuff.
How does the pelvic girdle size of fish compare to those of land animals?
Fish do not have "pelvic girdles" per se. Land animals in large majority have skeletal structures in their hips known as pelvic bones. In humans, men have a narrow pelvic size and women have a wider pelvic size. This is because women bear babies. The circular shape of these pelvic bones are referred to as the "pelvic girdle". Fish, however, don't have hip bones. Living in the water has eliminated the need for the extra physical support those bones would give during pregnancy. Since fish range in size from near-microscopic up to the immense whale shark, the equivalent to the pelvic area would vary greatly in size. Mammals too, range widely in size so comparison is difficult without a more specific question.
Why dont whales have gills?
Because they are mammals not fish
What kind of fish and some species of whales eat phytoplankton?
All fish and some whales i just dont know!!
Why is a shark a fish and a whale is not?
Because fishes have gills whales dont.
Do sharks choke on fish bones?
no, because they dont chew they swallow
What eat anchovys?
fish they put it in fish food for salt water fish.
Name the part of a fish you dont eat?
head scales tail eyes entrails bones fins (some) skin
Part of the fish you dont eat?
certainly not the skeleton because you could choke on all those bones.
Are whales and fish mammals?
Some whales are classified as mammals. Smaller fish are not
10 animals with bones?
dogs cats pigs lizards fish birds rabbits guinea pigs whales giraffes
