Bony Fish Quiz

Bony fish that live in the open ocean have this body type.

• Laterally compressed

• Globular

• Dorsally compressed

• Fusiform

Switching genders from female to male is called protandry.

• True

• False

Which of the following characteristics is exclusively found in bony fish?

• Spiral valve

• Sepia

• Swim bladder

• Spicules

Butterflyfish and Angelfish have this body shape.

• Globular

• Laterally compressed

• Fusiform

• Dorsally compressed

In order to show territorial ownership, some bony fish will have what color style?

• Countershading

• Disruptive

• Cryptic

• Aposematic

Which fish does not have a swim bladder?

• Pufferfish

• Skipjack

• Flounder

• Marlin

In both cartilaginous fish and bony fish, which of the following is used for steering and balance?

• Dorsal fin

• Caudal fin

• Pelvic fin

• Pectoral fin

Fish that have vertical or horizontal lines on their body are displaying what coloration pattern?

• Disruptive

• Cryptic

• Countershading

• Aposematic

This is the only species of bony fish that reproduces through viviparity.

• Seahorse

• Serfperch

• Parrotfish

• Barracuda

Bony fish that are bottom dwellers have this body type.

• Fusiform

• Laterally compressed

• Dorsally compressed

• Globular