Fish Anatomy

Fish anatomy is primarily governed by the physical characteristics of water, which is much denser than air, holds a relatively small amount of dissolved oxygen, and absorbs more light than air does.

Read more about Fish Anatomy:  Body, Skeleton, Vertebrae, Head, Jaw, Gills, Scales, Fins, Internal Organs

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