Parental Care in Fishes: Caring of Eggs and Babies
Parental care in fishes is a diverse and fascinating behaviour, exhibiting a wide range of strategies across different species to ensure the survival of their offspring.
Fisheries
Terms used in Fisheries
Some of the terms used in fisheries are given below: Terms used in Fisheries Culture: Aqua culture: Aquaculture is the culture of aquatic organisms like fish, mollusks, crustaceans etc. in controlled aquatic environments. Pisciculture: Pisciculture is the controlled breeding and rearing of fish, typically for commercial purposes. Fishery: Fisheries involve the harvesting and management of … Read more
Fish Diseases
Fish diseases can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Bacterial diseases include fin rot; viral diseases cause high mortality; protozoan infections, such as Ich, lead to white spots and respiratory issues. Proper management is essential to prevent outbreaks. Some of the Fish Diseases Bacterial Diseases in Fish : Columnaris : • Causative agent: Flexibacter … Read more
Scales of Fish
Fish scales are small, rigid plates that grow out of the skin of fish. They serve multiple functions such as protection against predators, parasites, and physical damage, and they also help in reducing water resistance when the fish swims. Types of Scales Mainly scales are of 4 types: (i) Placoid scale (ii) Cycloid scale (iii) … Read more