Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY – CARIGARA CAMPUS

Carigara, Leyte

Fisheries Department

Module in Prof. Tech 125 B

(Ichthyology)

OTILIA O. MISAGAL, Ph.D.

Associate Prof. IV
 Module I: Introduction to Study of Fishes

Module Overview:
ln this module, you’ll get acquainted with the introductory concepts in Ichthyology. Lesson 1.1
will discuss the Terms in Ichthyology or The Study of Fishes, then Lesson 1.2 will be on the
General Characteristics of Fish, and Lesson 1.3 will be on Fish Classification.
Learning tasks are given after every lesson. Your outputs in the learning task can be
accomplished if you have read and understood all materials that come along with each lesson.
You are also encouraged to look for other references that are related to the topics presented for
more information.
Before you move on to the next module, a summative assessment is given to evaluate your
learning on all topics presented for this module.
Lesson 1.1 Terms in Ichthyology
Lesson Summary:
The term Ichthyology comes from the two ancient Greek words “Ickthus” meaning fish and
“logia or logy” meaning study. Ichthyology encompasses everything about fishes. From its
diversity, distributions, habitat requirements, and life histories. By knowing this essential
information, we would be able to manage our fishery resources and conserve fish species and
their aquatic environment.
Ichthyology particularly studies the bony, cartilaginous, and jawless fishes.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define Ichthyology, mention its coverage, and state its purpose.
2. Identify the bony fish, cartilaginous and jawless fishes.
Learning Task/Activities:
Instruction: Handwrite legibly your answer in your activity notebook. The color of your
notebook must be blue or light blue.
1. Define Ichthyology (2 pts)
2. List and define the different field of science that incorporates Ichthyology (10 pts)
3. List the different fishes living in freshwater (5); brackish water fishes (5); and marine
fishes (5) with their local name and scientific name. (15 pts)
4. Classify the following fishes as the bony fishes (Class Osteichthyes), cartilaginous (Class
Chondrichthyes), and jawless fishes (Class Agnatha). Give at least 3 fishes for each
classification. Refer to the book or reliable internet sources. If you are going to use the
internet, avoid Wikipedia because its content can be edited. (20 pts)
 Example: (Format)
Bony fishes Cartilaginous fishes Jawless fishes
(Class Osteichthyes) (Class Chondrichthyes) (Class Agnatha)

How to submit your output:

You may drop your activity notebook at EVSU-CC guardhouse but inform your professor upon
submission so it can be picked up immediately. Submit your output before the deadline. If in
case you cannot submit your output on time, just inform the professor with a valid reason.
Deadline will be on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Prepared by:

Otilia O. Misagal, Ph.D.

Associate Professor IV