Comparative Anatomy
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Homocercal
The top and bottom are the same size.
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Heterocercal
The upper part is more elongated.
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Are sharks homocercal or heterocercal?
Heterocercal
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What type of fish are considered Homocercal?
Teleost Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Trout)
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What are the characteristics of Homocercal fish?
Has a swim bladder
Neutral Buoyancy
Neither sink or bob to the surface
Keep their vertical shape
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What are the characteristics of Heterocercal fish?
No swim bladders
Sink
Provides lift during swimming to counteract sinking
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The 5 Characteristics of Chordates
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What are the characteristics of an Animal?
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