Fish Biologists
Why is the Neosho madtom endangered?
Because people have removed the gravel that is their prime habitat.
The swim bladder helps the fish stay buoyant.
It's a sound producer for communication.
It's also a respiratory organ.
How do fish reproduce?
Fish reproduce by laying eggs.
What is the main reason fish become endangered or extinct?
The main reason is because of habitat loss.
Why do fish biologists put trackers on fish?
So they can study how far they migrate and what they eat.
What is the purpose of the gills?
The gills are for the exchange of gases. They take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
What is the largest fish in the world?
A whale shark.
Why is the Topeka shiner is endangered?
They are almost endangered because of habitat,sedimentation,and changes in water quality.
Why would a fish biologist tag a fish?
So fishermen will know not to keep them.
Do fish use the same 5 senses as humans?
They do, but they have one additional sense. It's a unique 6th sensory organ called the lateral line which enables them to sense vibrations!
Because fish have a backbone, they are what?
They are vertebrates.
Why are fish to be endangered?
There food source and habitat loss are why fish are endangered.
Whose job is it to study and track fish species?
Fish biologists
What is the pyloric caeca?
It is an organ with fingerlike projections near the stomach and intestines that aids in digestion.
Whales and dolphins are not fish. What are they?
Whales and dolphins are mammals.
Why are fish population going down?
One of the purposes is entertainment.
What kinds of classes would you need to take to be a fish biologist?
You could get a degree in biology and specialize in conservation and wildlife management.
What is the function of the dorsal fin?
They increase the lateral surface of the body and provide stability although they also increase drag.
Because fish are cold blooded, what does this mean?
Their body temperature depends on the temp of their surroundings/water.
Name two things that are killing fish species?
Trash and pollution are two things.