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Fishes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fins | Fanlike structures that help fish move, steer, stop, and balance |
| Scales | bony structures that cover the skin of bony fishes |
| Lateral line system | A row or rows of tiny sense organs along each side of the body that often extend onto the head. |
| Gills | Organs that remove oxygen from the water |
| Denticles | small, sharp, toothlike structures on the skin of certilaginous fishes |
| Swim Bladder | A ballon like organ that is filled with oxygen and other gases from the bloodstream |