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COMPANA LABORATORY EXERCISE (REPORT) 2

ENDOSKELETONS OF SELECTED VERTEBRATES (SHARK SKELETON)

Student's Name:______________________________ Date Performed:____________


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Instructor's Name:_____________________________

Instructions: Please refer to the images.

(1) Identify the different sections of the Shark Skeleton.


(2) In the table below each image, name (1st Column) and briefly describe (2nd Column) the specific
parts of the corresponding sections.

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5.

SECTION

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SECTION

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SECTION

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SECTION

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SECTION

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SECTION

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Special thanks to the Department of Biology Laboratory Technician, Mr. Giovanni
Perez, for providing the pictures of specimens from the Comparative Anatomy Laboratory.

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GUIDE QUESTIONS: Use diagrams to complement your answers.

1. Briefly discuss the components of the shark’s vertebral column i.e. different sections, parts of
the typical vertebra, and type of centrum.

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2. Briefly discuss the basic components of the shark’s visceral skeleton.

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3. Differentiate the basic parts of the shark’s pectoral girdle and pectoral fins with the pelvic girdle
and pelvic fins.

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Properly cite your references.

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