#fish

ac_unit  Can you tell the age of a fish by the size of its gills?

The size of a fish's gills cannot be used to accurately determine its age. While the size of a fish's gills does change as it grows, it is influenced...    Read more

water  Which animal has the most extended period of gestation for a fish?

The animal with the longest gestation period for a fish is the elephant shark. Elephant sharks belong to a family of sharks called Callorhinchidae...    Read more

waves  How do fish breathe underwater?

Fish are aquatic animals that breathe underwater through a process called respiration. Unlike humans and other mammals, fish cannot extract oxygen...    Read more

local_dining  What is the most popular fish for human consumption?

When it comes to fish, there are a lot of different options out there. However, there is one type of fish that stands out as the most popular for...    Read more

fmd_good  Can you tell the age of a salmon by the number of scales it has?

No, you cannot determine the age of a salmon just by counting its scales. While the number of scales on a salmon does increase as it grows older,...    Read more

color_lens  What is the most colorful fish in the ocean?

The ocean is full of colorful fish, but the most colorful fish in the ocean is arguably the mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus). This small,...    Read more

pets  Can you tell the age of a fish by the size of its mouth?

It is possible to estimate the age of a fish by examining the size of its mouth. The size and shape of the mouth of a fish can provide insights into...    Read more

water  What is the famous lake in Artesia, New Mexico, and what type of fish can be caught there?

The famous lake in Artesia, New Mexico is known as Lake Arthur. This lake was created by the construction of an earthen dam on the Pecos River. The...    Read more

pets  Which fish can regenerate lost body parts?

Regeneration is a biological process where an organism can regrow or repair damaged body parts. While many animals, including humans, have some...    Read more

location_searching  What is the most common type of fish consumed in the world?

The most commonly consumed fish in the world is the herring. Herring is found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and is an important food source in...    Read more