Fish Anatomy (55x90cm)
Description
A “Fish Anatomy” (55×90 cm) educational chart visually presents the key internal and external structures of a typical fish, supporting lessons on comparative vertebrate anatomy and aquatic biology.
Chart Features and Content
Size and Material: Measures 55×90 cm, printed in full color and thermally laminated for regular classroom and lab use.
External Anatomy:
Illustrates the overall body plan—head, trunk, and tail—with clear diagrams.
Major external features labeled: eyes, nostrils, mouth, operculum (gill cover for bony fish), lateral line (sensory organ), and various fins (dorsal, caudal, pectoral, pelvic, and anal).
Notes fin functions: stability, steering, propulsion, and maneuvering. Paired (pectoral/pelvic) and unpaired (dorsal/anal/caudal) fins are shown.
Internal Anatomy:
Skeleton: Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and fin rays for movement and support.
Musculature: Segmented muscle blocks (myomeres) for flexible swimming.
Organ Systems:
Respiratory: Gills and gill arches for exchanging gases with the water, often shown in cutaway view.
Digestive: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestine, and associated organs (liver, pancreas).
Circulatory: Two-chambered heart, blood vessels.
Reproductive: Gonads (ovaries/testes).
Swim Bladder: In bony fish, shown for buoyancy regulation.
Other: Kidneys (excretion/osmoregulation), brain, spinal cord, and sensory systems (lateral line).
Educational Utility:
Designed for secondary and undergraduate biology, zoology, and fisheries science; supports lessons on vertebrate evolution and aquatic adaptations.
Clear labeling and side-by-side internal/external views facilitate practical study and examination preparation.
This chart is an essential reference for visualizing fish body systems, understanding functional adaptations to aquatic environments, and comparing vertebrate anatomy.
Specifications
| Model No. | N-C428 |
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