LESSON 2

COMPONENTS OF FISH
EXPECTATIONS
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Specifically, this module will help you to:
1. identify the different parts of a fish;
2. discuss the function of each part;
3. explain the importance of familiarizing the
different parts of a fish and
its function.
 Directions: Read each and analyze the questions.
Choose the best answer by
writing the letter only.
1. Thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish
a. Fin c. Head
b. Scales d. Tail
2. This is the only fin attached directly to the spinal
cord of fish.
a. Fin c. Head
b. Scales d. Tail
 Directions: Read each and analyze the questions.
Choose the best answer by
writing the letter only.

3. Gills are necessity for underwater life of fish because?

a. The oxygen from water, they correspond to the forelimbs of
other vertebrates.
b. It allows them to breathe underwater.
c. Fish move using a wave like motion of their body.
d. Fish has two gills of both sides of their head.
 Directions: Read each and analyze the questions.
Choose the best answer by
writing the letter only.

4. This helps the fish breathe underwater.

a. Pectoral fin c. Dorsal fin
b. Gills d. mouth
5. Another term for tail fin.
a. Pectoral fin c. Dorsal fin
b. Caudal fin d. Triangular fin
Brief Introduction…

COMPONENTS OF
FISH
Head – It refers to the head of the fish, where eyes, mouth
located. Eyes - Fish eyes are rounder than in mammals because
of the refractive index of water and focus is achieved by moving
the lens in and out, not distorting it as in mammals. Mouth - The
mouth’s shape is a good clue to what fish eat. The larger it is, the
bigger the prey it can consume.
Body – Fish have a variety of different body plans
. At the broadest level their body is divided into
head, trunk, and tail, although the divisions are not
always externally visible.
Tail - The tail or caudal fin is the only fin
attached directly to the spinal cord of fish. Fish
generally, move using a wave like motion of their
body, the caudal tail amplifies the effect of this
and is the main source of propulsion for many
fish.
Gills - Fish breathe through gills instead of lungs.
Just like all other animals, fish need oxygen to
survive. Because they live in water, they have
evolved gills which enable them to remove
dissolved oxygen from water. Most fish have four
gills on both sides of their head.
Dorsal fin
- an unpaired fin on the back of a fish or whale, e.g.
the tall triangular fin of a shark or killer whale.
Pectoral fin
- each of a pair of fins situated on either side just
behind a fish's head, helping to control the direction
of movement during locomotion. They correspond
to the
forelimbs of other vertebrates
Scales
- each of the small, thin horny or bony plates
protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically
overlapping one another.
GENERALIZATION…
Q AND A

 Animals that are cold-blooded

and have fins and a backbone.
CRUSTACEANS
Activity 1: Let us see what you have learned.
Label the parts of the fish. Write the answer in
your quiz notebook.
Activity 2: Let us Analyze

 (Critical Thinking)
 Answer the following questions based on your own
understanding on our lesson the components of fish.
1. As a marine life which body parts of fish is the most
important?
2. How do fish breath underwater?