Andy Ton Ms. Morrissey AP Biology 9 January 2012 Fish Classification Lab |Fish # |Key # |Fish Name | |1 |1b>12b->13b->16a |Atlantic Salmon | |2 |1b->12b->13a->14b |Bullhead Catfish | |3 |1a->2b->6b->8b->10b |Blue Gill | |4 |1a->2a->3b->5b
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volitans that may contribute to its success‚ both in its native and invasive ranges‚ is the venomous spines in its fins. There are venom glands along 13 dorsal spines‚ three anal spines‚ and two pelvic spines that extend about three quarters of the way up from the base to the tip (Morris 2009‚ 119). Lionfish venom possesses a toxin containing acetylcholine‚ which impacts
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“Splish! Splash!” The sound of bottlenose dolphins jumping and swimming around their tank excites a family at SeaWorld as they wait to experience their first encounter with the dolphins. Every year‚ bottlenose dolphins bring joy to hundreds of people in both captivity and the wild‚ but what do people truly know about them? Bottlenose dolphins are actually unique and interesting creatures. Bottlenose dolphins are one of thirty-two species of marine dolphins (World Book 297). Their scientific name
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one of the most abundant demersal shark species. This shark is gray or brownish on top and pale gray or white on its ventral side with irregular white spots on the top or sides of the body. The second dorsal fin is smaller than the first and both fins have spines at their origin. The caudal fin is asymmetrical with the upper lobe being larger. The smooth edged short and oblique teeth are similar in both the upper and lower jaw.” Habitat: They prefer to have temperatures from 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit
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this time a behavior budget was developed for activity observed in Crystal Cove while sightings of dolphins by the public in Newport Harbor were catalogued. Data was collected through onsite observations by 2 or more observers at a time. A Dorsal fin ID method was also used to determine individual dolphins that may be using the area more frequently than others. A total of 38 dolphins were observed from the Research cottage at Crystal Cove where the majority of activity consisted of unidirectional
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Executive summary: Whale fishing‚ also known as whaling‚ is a traditional fishing activity which existing thousands of years in the world. Fisherman fishing whales‚ sell of whale meat and oil to make money. With the development of modern fishing technology‚ industrial fishing gradually replaces a large number of private fishing activities‚ which made whaling easier and more efficient. Greenpeace International’s data showed “Commercial whaling during the last century decimated most of the world’s
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North Atlantic right whale. Fewer than 350 animals. Given such a small gene pool‚ scientists fear for its survival. One possible solution may be to reinvigorate the northern whale’s genes with those of its more successful southern counterpart off South Africa. Recent reports of pregnant North Atlantic right whales killed by ship strikes off the north-eastern seaboard of the US do not augur well for the species. Fewer than 350 animals Western Pacific grey whale. The most endangered of all great
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common called minnows or craps family. The minnow’s family has about 3032 species and 371 genera. Some of the key characteristics to define this family are toothless jaws‚ teeth in throat only‚ cycloid scales‚ single soft-rayed dorsal fin and a pair of abdominal pelvic fins. They also have large eye‚ scaleless head and body with conspicuous scales. The mouth is usually small and pointing forwards or downwards. Minnow’s family is diverse family includes goldfish‚ shiners‚ and carps. It ranges from small
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is also white‚ though both sides of the fluke are black. The two white patches that make up the hourglass shape are often connected by points or at least a thin white line‚ though in some individuals the two white patches do not touch. The dorsal fin is easily notable and concave‚ though in some individuals it becomes sharply hooked backwards. Pectoral flippers may also have a definite "elbow" and curve back sharply on their leading edge. Diet & Behaviour: Stomach contents of stranded hourglass
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manta ray can grow to a size of 7m (23ft) and weigh up to 3‚600 pounds. It has 18 rows of teeth on their lower jaw. Their eyes are on the side of their head and they have a long whip-like tail. They have very long flattened and triangular pectoral fins on both sides of its body. A manta’s cephalic lobe is short‚ stubby and round. A devil ray can grow up to 5.2m (17ft) and weigh
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