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Fishing Unit 4
Living in the Water
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an adaptation? | a behavior or trait that increases a species’ chance of survival in a specific environment |
| Are fish warm or cold-blooded? What does that mean? | All fish are cold blooded. Their body temperature depends on the surrounding water temperature |
| Compared to humans, how much oxygen do fish need? | less oxygen |
| Why do fish need gills? | To breathe in oxygen |
| Where do fish get its swimming power from? | The muscle |
| How does a fish move? | Begins with side to side wiggles that starts at its front and moves to its back or Fish also use their many fins to move about in the water. |
| What fin keeps the fish upright and stable? | Dorsal fin |
| What fins do fish use to steer and maneuver? | 1. Pelvic fin 2. Pectoral fin |
| What helps fish survive? | their ability to maneuver and their adaptations |
| What keeps fish from sinking? | Their Swim bladders |
| What are scales? | They protect a fish as roof shingles protect a house |
| Do all fish have scales? | no |
| What happens to scales as fish get older? | The scales got bigger |
| Why are fish coated in slime? Two reasons. | 1. Reduce friction when swimming 2. To protect them from diseases |
| Why are fish dark-colored across the back and light on the belly? | To blend in |
| What senses do fish have? | See, hear, smell, taste, and feel |
| What is the reason for fish to have lateral lines? | It let's them sense water vibrations coming from each directions |
| How many species of fish are in Missouri? | 200 |
| What are 3 common fish in Missouri? | Bluegill, catfish, and bass |
| What are the fishes' Adaptations? | Body shape,mouth size, and coloring |
| Describe Bluegill. | They have thin bodies, short heads, and small mouths |
| Bluegill’s thin, disk-shaped body is ideal for what? | Short, quick turns |
| Why do bluegills have small mouths? | because they eat small insects |
| What is a favorite food for bass? | Small bluegills |
| Describe Channel Catfish. | Long, round bodies, that are flattened on the bottom, skin without scales |
| How do catfish find food? | Channel Catfish scavenge along the bottom of ponds or rivers for fish, frogs, crayfish, and other foods. Channel Catfish are adapted to feed at night. |
| What do Channel Catfish rely on to guide them through dark, muddy waters? | Barbels (whiskers) |
| Where do Largemouth Bass live? | Clear water that have many weeds |
| what are predators and which fish is one | Largemouth Bass are predators meaning that they eat other animals, which are called prey. |
| What does their broad fins and strong, heavy bodies allow them to do? | They can move in any direction even backwards as they seek food |
| The Missouri Department of Conservation operates two kinds of fish hatcheries. What are they? | Warm water and cold water Warm- native fish to MO Cold- trout |
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