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    The document discusses the different types of fins that fish have, including dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins, and it describes the function of each fin in propelling and maneuvering the fish. It also examines the various body shapes of fish, such as fusiform, anguilliform, and depression shapes, explaining how each shape is adapted for different swimming abilities and environments. Finally, the document presents the Japanese art of fish printing called gyotaku and provides resources for learning more about fish anatomy.

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    The document discusses the different types of fins that fish have, including dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins, and it describes the function of each fin in propelling and maneuvering the fish. It also examines the various body shapes of fish, such as fusiform, anguilliform, and depression shapes, explaining how each shape is adapted for different swimming abilities and environments. Finally, the document presents the Japanese art of fish printing called gyotaku and provides resources for learning more about fish anatomy.

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    The document discusses the different types of fins that fish have, including dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins, and it describes the function of each fin in propelling and maneuvering the fish. It also examines the various body shapes of fish, such as fusiform, anguilliform, and depression shapes, explaining how each shape is adapted for different swimming abilities and environments. Finally, the document presents the Japanese art of fish printing called gyotaku and provides resources for learning more about fish anatomy.

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    The document discusses the different types of fins that fish have, including dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins, and it describes the function of each fin in propelling and maneuvering the fish. It also examines the various body shapes of fish, such as fusiform, anguilliform, and depression shapes, explaining how each shape is adapted for different swimming abilities and environments. Finally, the document presents the Japanese art of fish printing called gyotaku and provides resources for learning more about fish anatomy.

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    Fish:

    Form and function

    An LSU Museum of Natural Science presentation to


    accompany the activity

    Types and Function of fins


    All Fish have fins! Each fin shape has a unique shape and
    function.
    Dorsal- (top fin) Helps keep the fish upright. Also used for
    sudden direction changes.
    Pectoral- These are the pair of side fins that help the fish move in
    different directions and aids in the ability to swim and steer.
    Sometimes have spines used for defense.

    Dorsal fin

    Pectoral fin

    Types and Function of fins


    Pelvic- Located on the bottom of the fish. Most
    often used as brakes.
    Anal- used to stabilize fish
    Additional fins:
    Adipose- tiny fin between dorsal and caudel fins

    Pelvic fin

    Anal fin

    Caudel (Tail) fin


    This fin is used to propel the fish through the
    water, pick up speed, and make turns.
    Rounded caudal fin allows for effective acceleration and
    maneuvering but in general is found on fish that do not swim
    long distances because of large amounts of drag
    Truncated caudal fin straight tipped tail; allows for quick turns
    and short burst of speed
    Emarginated caudal fin has the least amount of drag; fin has
    two lobes
    Forked caudal fin- 2 lobes, helps reduce turbulance
    Lunate caudal fin- tend to be fastest fishes, maintain speeds

    Body shapes of Fish


    Sagitiform elongated tubular body layout that
    is arrow shaped; allows fish to strike quickly.
    (Example: gar, barracuda)

    Depression wide, flat


    body shapes that all fish
    to rest on the bottom.
    (Example: flounder)

    Body shapes of Fish


    Compressiform fish that
    are laterally compressed; tall,
    thin body shape that allows
    fish to enter vertical crevices;
    allows for quick bursts of
    speed and quick turns.
    Fusiform: streamlined with
    pointed ends - shaped like a
    plane; helps to lower frictional
    resistance, and allows them to
    move through the water
    extremely fast.

    Body shapes of Fish


    Anguilliform fish that are long
    and skinny; these fish slither like
    snakes; allows them to maneuver
    into narrow openings and resist the
    force of current.
    Globiform these fish are almost
    round or globe-shaped.
    Taeniform thin ribbon like shape; good for hiding in
    crevices and cracks.

    1stdorsalfin
    2nddorsalfin

    Lateralline
    Eye
    Nostril

    Caudal

    Mouth
    Pectoralfin

    Operculum
    Pelvicfin

    Analfin

    Gyotaku

    Japanese art of fish printing

    How it works:
    1. Paint plastic fish
    2. Press painted fish onto paper to make impression.
    Label parts if desired.

    Build you own Frankenfish


    Purpose: Students will learn about fish anatomy and
    morphology by building their own fish.

    Materials:

    Fish part templates


    Glue
    Crayons
    Construction paper
    Scissors
    Pencil and paper

    On-line Resources
    Fish anatomy print-out
    Enchanted learninghttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/f
    ish/label/labelfish.shtml

    Basic information on fish


    http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/FISH/Education/Di
    agrams.htm

    Gyotaku fish

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