Comparative Anatomy

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
full-widthCall with Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/8

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced
Call with Kai

No study sessions yet.

9 Terms

1
New cards

Homocercal

The top and bottom are the same size.

2
New cards

Heterocercal

The upper part is more elongated.

3
New cards

Are sharks homocercal or heterocercal?

Heterocercal

4
New cards

What type of fish are considered Homocercal?

Teleost Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Trout)

5
New cards

What are the characteristics of Homocercal fish?

  • Has a swim bladder

  • Neutral Buoyancy

  • Neither sink or bob to the surface

  • Keep their vertical shape

6
New cards

What are the characteristics of Heterocercal fish?

  • No swim bladders

  • Sink

  • Provides lift during swimming to counteract sinking

7
New cards

The 5 Characteristics of Chordates

8
New cards

What are the characteristics of an Animal?

9
New cards