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class of fish characterized by bony skeletons.
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A bony covering over the gills that helps with respiration in bony fish.
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Overlapping plates covering the skin of bony fish, providing protection and reducing drag.
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The fin located on the back of a fish, aiding in stability and steering.
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The fin on the underside of a fish near the tail, also assisting with stability.
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Paired fins located on the underside of the fish, aiding in maneuvering and stopping.
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Paired fins located on the sides of the fish, assisting in steering and balance.
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The tail fin, the main source of propulsion for forward movement.
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An air-filled sac in many bony fish that helps control buoyancy.
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Organs used by bony fish for extracting oxygen from water.
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The ability of a fish to float or sink in water, regulated by the swim bladder.
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Reproduction process where eggs and sperm are released into the water for
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Fish that migrate from freshwater to the ocean to spawn.
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Breeding of fish for specific traits, leading to variations in color and pattern.
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Fishing industries that catch fish for human consumption or other purposes.
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A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.
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Damage to the natural environment where fish live, often caused by human
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Harvesting fish at a rate that cannot be sustained, leading to population decline
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Efforts to protect and preserve fish populations and their habitats.
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Interaction between species where both benefit, such as clownfish and sea