This fish is all orange and can be a pet.
A Goldfish!
Where do fishes live?
Fishes live in coral reefs, kelp forests, and in the sand at the bottom of the ocean!
True!
True or false: Bony fish skeletons are made up of bones.
True! Given their name of classification, bony fishes are made up of bones.
These types of animals can live both on land and in water.
They are called Amphibians!
This type of fish is famous for being in the Disney Pixar film titled "Nemo." (Hint: It has stripes.)
A clownfish!
True or false: Kelp forests are important to our ecosystem.
True! Kelp forests are underwater forests of seaweed and they are also very important to aquatic ecosystems.
True or false: An Angler fish is a cartilaginous fish.
False! Angler fish are bony fish.
This fish blows up like a balloon when predators are near.
It is a pufferfish!
True or false: Amphibians live in swamps and ponds.
True, many amphibians live in swamps, but some also live in ponds.
A group of fishes that swim together in order to protect themselves against predators
A school of fish!
Discuss: How can we protect these ecosytems to protect the species of fishes that live in them?
Potential answers: Use less water, throw away our trash, recycle when necessary, or walk or ride our bikes more.
What is a predator?
A wild animal that hunts or preys on other animals for food.
This fish has a huge mouth and an antenna on its head that glows in deep dark waters.
The angler fish!
What are frogs and toads born before they mature into frogs and toads?
They are both born as tadpoles!
True or False: Fish can breathe underwater.
True! Fish can breathe underwater.
True or false: Coral reefs and kelp forests are in danger because of pollution and climate change.
True!
This fish is one of the oceans fiercest predators.
The Great White Shark!
True or false: There are about 28,000+ species of bony fish.
True, this classification is one of the largest with about 28,000+ species!
Are amphibians warm or cold-blooded?
Amphibians are cold-blooded!
True or False: Fish are warm-blooded.
False! Fish are cold-blooded.
A community of organisms that interact together.
An ecosystem!
These two species are some of the oldest living fishes.
Stingrays and sharks!
This fish has both eyes on one side of its head.
The Flat Fish!
Discuss: What is the difference between frogs and toads?
Potential answers: Frogs have long legs to hop, toads have short legs to crawl, frogs have slimy skin, and toads have warty skin