Lesson Plan
Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)

Fish Morphology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
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.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of fish.
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University of Michigan

Univ. Of Michigan Critter Catalog: Ray Finned Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Fish Adaptations

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: The Bony Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the characteristics of bony fish including reproduction and external anatomy.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fishing Cat (Prionailurus Viverrinus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Prionallurus viverrinus, otherwise known as the fishing cat.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Ichthyology: How Fish Swim

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides descriptions and illustrations of how fish swim.
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Other

Look d.com: Fish Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bony Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Pike

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the Northern Pike. Read about its distribution and characteristics in this concise site.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Lake Sturgeon

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the lake sturgeon.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Guppy (Poecilia Reticulata)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Poecila Reticulata, more commonly known as the Guppy.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: X Ray Tetra (Pristella Maxillaris)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the pristella maxillaris, otherwise known as the x-ray tetra.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Blackbar Soldierfish

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Cichlid

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical and unique characteristics of the Cichlid.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Blue Runner

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Discus

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the discus.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
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Other

Marine Biology: Coral Reef Fish Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about larval recruitment and other aspect of fish reproduction.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Giant Grouper

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Mudskipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Mudskipper.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tang (Acanthuridae)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Acanthuridae, more commonly known as the Tang.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tetra (Paracheirodon Axelrodi)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Paracheirodon Axelrod, more commonly known as the Tetra.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Bowmouth Guitarfish

For Students 9th - 10th
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.