Dissecting Nemo

External AnatomyDorsal

Ventral

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Internal Anatomy

Kidney

Respiratory System

Incisions

Heart Anatomy

Mouth Adaptation

Eye AdaptationLarge Eyes- Feeds by sightSmall Eyes- Likely feeds off the bottom and relies on barbels to detect food.

SpinesFor protection and for improved swimming

Body Shape Adaptation

Body Shape Adaptation

Scales Large Scales – Typically for defenseSmall to no scales – Streamlined for fast movement.

ColorationFairly Uniform coloring – Open waterStriped – Hides in weeds to ambush preyMottled – Hides in rocky bottomsCountershading – dark top (hard to see from above), light belly (hard to see from below).