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Dorsal Fin
The fin located on the back of the fish; helps to maintain stability in the water.
Scales
Overlapping external plates that provide protection against predators and parasites.
Pelvic Fin
Paired fins usually found on the bottom of the fish's body, helping in stability and steering.
Lateral Line
A sensory organ that detects movement and vibrations in the surrounding water.
Swim Bladder
A gas-filled sac that helps the fish maintain buoyancy.
Pectoral Fin
Paired fins on either side of the fish's body that aid in maneuvering and braking.
Caudal Fin
Also known as the tail fin, provides propulsion through the water.
Gills
Respiratory organs for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with water.
Anal Fin
A single fin located on the ventral side of the fish toward the posterior end, assists in stability.
Mouth
The opening that allows the fish to consume food and water; can vary greatly in shape and size.
Operculum
A bony plate covering and protecting the gills; also aids in respiration.
Spawning organs
Ovaries or testes used for producing eggs or sperm for reproduction.
Nostrils
Used to detect chemicals in the water, crucial for identifying food, danger, and mates.
Eyes
Visual organs that provide fish with the ability to see and adapt to their aquatic environment.
Kidneys
Organs responsible for filtering waste from the blood and maintaining internal salt and water balance.
Intestine
Part of the digestive system where nutrients are absorbed and waste is processed.
Liver
An organ involved in various functions such as detoxification, digestion, and storage of nutrients.
Fins
Limbs used for maneuvering, stability, and propulsion through the water.
Heart
The muscular organ that pumps blood through the fish's body; typically has two chambers.
Stomach
A sac-like organ that begins the process of digestion by breaking down food.
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