Osteichthyes
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Bony fish, also known as Osteichthyes, are the largest group of fish species in existence today, with over 29,000 species. They have bones and are characterized by having tough skin and scales in most species. Bony fish include both ray-finned fish, the most common type of fish alive today, and lobe-finned fish, which are the ancestors of amphibians.
Osteichthyes
- 1. Bony Fish
- 2. Osteichthyes from the Greek Word Osteon (a bone) and ichthys (a fish).
- 3. Are the taxonomic group of fishes that have bones. It is the largest species in existence today. ** Over 29,000 species**
- 9. Most bony fish have a tough skin. Most of them have scales.
- 12. Also known as the Actinopterygii. These are the most present day fish
- 14. Also known as the Sarcopterygii. **They are the ancestors of Amphibians.**
- 21. swimmers move to food escape predator
- 22. To reduce drag. by using or doing FUSIFORM
- 23. Moving tail side by side.