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Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Bony Fish
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Bony Fish
Bony fish are the largest group of fish in the world. They are important because they show how fish evolved strong skeletons, new ways to stay afloat, and different feeding and movement methods. Bony fish are found in almost every kind of water, from freshwater rivers to deep oceans. S...
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Bony fish are the largest group of vertebrates on Earth. From tiny guppies to giant tuna, they thrive in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Unlike cartilaginous fishes, like sharks, which have skeletons made of flexible cartilage, bony fish have hard bones. This gives them a strong body and helps them move smoothly through the water.
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