Wonders of vertebrate life. Features of fish

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This colorful, lively video explores the fascinating features of fishes. The major characteristics of this widely diverse group of vertebrates are described through the use of live-action video. Special attention is paid to the major groups of fishes and their unique features. Concepts and terminology include: ectothermic, scales, swim bladder, olfactory lobe, lateral line, gills, anadromous, ichthyologist, agnatha, lamprey, hagfish, chondrichthyes, cartilage, shark, skate, ray, osteichthyes, lobe-finned fishes, lungfishes, and ray-finned fishes.

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21 minutes

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Alexander Street

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