Features of Fish: Structures and Adaptations of Fishes

This colorful, lively series of videos 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.