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Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)
Fish Morphology
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fish
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of fish.
University of Michigan
Univ. Of Michigan Critter Catalog: Ray Finned Fishes
This site provides general descriptions of the characteristics of fishes and then focuses on local fishes found in southeastern Michigan. Pictures and classification groupings supplement the text.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Fish Adaptations
This site has pictures that illustrate the many ways fish have adapted to make the most of life in their environments. The explanations are short and easy to understand.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: The Bony Fish
Provides information on the characteristics of bony fish including reproduction and external anatomy.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fishing Cat (Prionailurus Viverrinus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Prionallurus viverrinus, otherwise known as the fishing cat.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Ichthyology: How Fish Swim
Provides descriptions and illustrations of how fish swim.
Other
Look d.com: Fish Anatomy
This site, which is given by LookD.com, provides a basic overview of fish anatomy. The information is medium in length, and factual, making it worth checking out on the subject.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bony Fish
This site identifies different characteristics and information related to Bony Fish. Find out some fun facts about these friendly fish when you explore this site.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Pike
This site features the Northern Pike. Read about its distribution and characteristics in this concise site.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Lake Sturgeon
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the lake sturgeon.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Guppy (Poecilia Reticulata)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Poecila Reticulata, more commonly known as the Guppy.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: X Ray Tetra (Pristella Maxillaris)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the pristella maxillaris, otherwise known as the x-ray tetra.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Blackbar Soldierfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Blackbar Soldierfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Cichlid
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical and unique characteristics of the Cichlid.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Blue Runner
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the blue runner. It can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Discus
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the discus.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
Other
Marine Biology: Coral Reef Fish Ecology
Provides information about larval recruitment and other aspect of fish reproduction.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Giant Grouper
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Giant Grouper. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Mudskipper
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Mudskipper.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tang (Acanthuridae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Acanthuridae, more commonly known as the Tang.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tetra (Paracheirodon Axelrodi)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Paracheirodon Axelrod, more commonly known as the Tetra.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Bowmouth Guitarfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Bowmouth Guitarfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.