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11 Cards in this Set
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The fin on the bottom of fish located between the anal vent (hole) and the tail.
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Anal Fin
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The ability to stay afloat in water.
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Buoyancy
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The fin running down the back of fish.
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Dorsal Fin
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A large group of fish that travel together.
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School
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The tail fin of fish.
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Caudal Fin
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The exterior gill cover.
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Operculum
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the parts of a fish's body that help the animal steer, propel and stay balanced in the water.
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Fins
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the organs on each side of a fish's head that allow the animal to breathe while swimming.
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Gills
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A sac or pouch of tissue which is used by fish to maintain a neutral or certain level of buoyancy.
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Swim Bladder
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The fins appearing on each side of the fish immediately behind the gill opening.
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Pectoral Fins
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One of many flat, tiny, ridged plates covering the outside of a fish's body.
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Scales
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