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how are bony fish different than the standard fish you may see at the aquarium or market Describe some key characteristics.

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Answer:

At aquarium are usualy Cartilaginous fishes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cartilaginous fish have cartilage skeletons, while bonefish have a skeleton that mainly consists of bone.

Bonefish:

  • Their endoskeleton is completely bone.
  • They have the previous opening of the tip
  • They can be freshwater or sea fish

Cartilaginous fish:

  • They are predominantly cartilated in their endoskeleton
  • Their exoskeleton is placoid (very small denticles coated with lots of sharp enamel)
  • The mouth of these fish is located in the middle
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