Sharks' low-density cartilage skeleton helps them stay buoyant because they lack the swim bladders that many bony fish have ...

It’s a question that often comes up in trivia quizzes. The implication that an apex predator could be boneless is received ...

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Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish, including: bony fish, Osteichthyes; cartilaginous fish, Chondrichthyes; and jawless fish, Agnatha. The discipline can include the ...

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Dec. 12, 2024 — In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are returned to the water once brought ashore.

Their role in the food-web isn’t well researched, but bony fish, dolphins and whales have been observed to eat them. “They’re understood to be harmless, but it’s still probably a good idea to restrain ...

‘We think early sharks developed a cartilaginous skeleton because it better suited their lifestyle,’ explains Emma Bernard, our Fossil Fish Curator. ‘Being light and more flexible than bone, cartilage ...

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