Fish Quiz

What is the system called in fish that helps them sense vibrations?

Vibration Spine

Swim Bladder

Lateral Line System

Vibration System

What do Northern Pike and Muskies have in common?

Short and heavy bodies

They are both in the family Esocidae, elongated bodies

They have nothing in common

They have a calm temperament

You go fishing one day and notice that nothing is biting. Why could this be?

The fish may smell your scent on the bait

You are not using the correct color of strings

You aren't standing low and the fish can see your reflection in the water

All of these are correct

In NORTHERN states, what time of year will fish typically spawn?

Early Spring-Summer

Fall

Winter

Fish spawn in every season

What is NOT true about most fish?

They have strong jaws and sharp teeth

Their 1st and 2nd dorsal give them stability

Their skin isn't covered with scales

Their size depends on food supply and surroundings

True or false: Jawless fish such as Lampreys and Hagfish belong to the class Agnatha

True

False

True or false: The operculum is another name for the gill cover of a fish

True

False

True or false: Fish have a one chambered heart

True

False

True or false: Fish prefer sight over smell

True

False

True or false: Most fish fertilize their eggs externally (besides the Shark)

True

False

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