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Do fish have bones or spines?
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Skeletal System
The skeleton of bony fishes is made of bone and cartilage. The vertebral column, cranium, jaw, ribs, and intramuscular bones make up a bony fish’s skeleton.
The short answer is yes, all fish are vertebrates which means they do have backbones. The only exception to this is the super weird hagfish or snot eel which is an invertebrate.
How many vertebrae do fish have?
This number ranges from 24 to 26 vertebrae. In this study a sample of 73 individual seabass were collected from fish farms and divided into three age groups. The first group included fingerling individuals, the second group, juvenile individuals and the third group, adult individuals.
Where do fish have spines?
Spines can be present on the dorsal, pectoral, anal and pelvic fins (figure 1). Fishes with fin spines projecting in the horizontal plane (pectoral-fin spines) should increase their body width, whereas those with spines on the vertical axis (dorsal-fin, anal-fin or pelvic-fin spines) should increase in body depth.
The main external features of the fish, the fins, are composed of either bony or soft spines called rays which, with the exception of the caudal fins, have no direct connection with the spine.
Which fish has a spine?
Bony fish possess a chordate body structure, which means they have a stiff rod called the vertebral column (or notochord) running through the length of their bodies.
Where are the spines located on a stickleback fish?
The members of the family are characterized by a row of 2 to 16 spines on the back, which are positioned in front of a soft-rayed dorsal fin. They also possess a sharp spine in each of the pelvic fins, a slender caudal peduncle (tail base), a squared tail, large eyes, and an upturned mouth.
Where do you find spines on a dogfish?
7. Spiny dogfish have sharp, venomous spines in front of both dorsal fins.
Why do fish have dorsal spines?
Dorsal fins. The dorsal fins increase the lateral surface of the body during swimming, and thereby provide stability but at the expense of increasing drag (see also BUOYANCY, LOCOMOTION, AND MOVEMENT IN FISHES | Maneuverability).
Where do catfish have spines?
Catfish venom glands are found alongside sharp, bony spines on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins, and these spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened. When a spine jabs a potential predator, the membrane surrounding the venom gland cells is torn, releasing venom into the wound.
What part of a catfish can stab you?
Although catfish don’t have a true stinger in the typical sense, they can certainly sting you with their pectoral and dorsal spines. There are actually many catfish species that do in fact contain venom glands at the base of their spines.
“Fish do feel pain. It’s likely different from what humans feel, but it is still a kind of pain.” At the anatomical level, fish have neurons known as nociceptors, which detect potential harm, such as high temperatures, intense pressure, and caustic chemicals.
What fish has poisonous spines?
The world’s most venomous fish is a close relative to the scorpionfishes, known as the stonefish. Through its dorsal fin spines, the stonefish can inject a venom that is capable of killing an adult person in less than an hour.
Can fish gills cut you?
What fish can cut you?
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Bullhead Catfish. Bullhead (and other species of catfish) come fully equipped with spines (2 lateral, 1 dorsal) capable of puncturing your skin.
Hardhead and Sail Cats.
Muskie/Pike.
Cobia.
Alligator Gar.
Barracuda.
Rays.
Sharks.
Can fish bite humans?
Fish and other marine animals can bite and cause cuts, scrapes, and punctures. A person who is attacked or bitten should attempt to identify the type of fish or animal, the time of the injury, and the nature of the attack.
Can a fish swallow a human whole?
A fish could be large enough to swallow a human. After some rudimentary searching and research on the web we can illiminate most species of fish because they rarely exceed 2m. In order for them to swallow a man whole they would need to be all stomach and we know this is not the way fish work.
Do fishes sleep?
While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.
Piranhas are aggressive fish with sharp teeth and feed in a swarm of violence. These fish can grow up to 15 inches but working together allows them to eat larger prey. While attacks on humans are supposedly uncommon, they become exceptionally aggressive during their breeding season or during times of drought.
Can a fish see a person?
Summary: A species of tropical fish has been shown to be able to distinguish between human faces. It is the first time fish have demonstrated this ability. A species of tropical fish has been shown to be able to distinguish between human faces.