Ray-finned fish have a fan of bones in their fins. Ray-finned fish have fins supported by a fan-shaped array of bones. embedded in a thin layer of skin and connective tissue light, collapsible, and easy to move
KEY CONCEPT Bony fish include ray-finned and lobe-finned fish.
Ray-finned fish have fins supported by a fan-shaped array of bones. embedded in a thin layer of skin and connective tissue. light, collapsible, and easy to move.
long torpedo-shaped bodies (barracuda)
elaborate camouflage (sea dragon)
A swim bladder helps a fish float higher or lower in the water.
can breathe air and survive out of water for several hours at a time. example: bichir found in West Africa.
Lobe-fins are paired pectoral and pelvic fins that are round in shape. not as maneuverable as ray-fins. able to support weight.
Lobe-finned fish have paired rounded fins supported by a single bone.
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