**Fish Info Sheet**
**Overview**
Fish are aquatic animals found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. They play a vital role in
ecosystems and are a key food source for humans and wildlife. With over 34,000 species, they
are one of the most diverse groups of vertebrates.
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**Types of Fish**
1. **Bony Fish (Osteichthyes)**
- Traits: Skeletons made of bone.
- Examples: Salmon, clownfish, tuna.
2. **Cartilaginous Fish (Chondrichthyes)**
- Traits: Skeletons made of cartilage.
- Examples: Sharks, rays.
3. **Jawless Fish (Agnatha)**
- Traits: No jaws, primitive structure.
- Examples: Lampreys, hagfish.
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**Common Traits**
- **Body Features**: Scales, gills for breathing, fins for movement.
- **Diet**: Varied; includes algae, plankton, insects, and smaller fish.
- **Lifespan**: Ranges from a few years to decades depending on species.
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**Famous Fish**
- **Clownfish** (*Finding Nemo*): Known for their symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.
- **Great White Shark**: Iconic apex predator.
- **Coelacanth**: A living fossil thought extinct until rediscovered.
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Fish are fascinating creatures with incredible adaptations for life underwater. They continue to
intrigue scientists and nature enthusiasts alike.
