Opening Perch!
By Ching-Hung Chang (Clement) Vu-PAP Bio-1
Objectives
About Perch
Perch, Perca (Perch refer to Genus), is a type of freshwater carnivorous fish belonging to phylum Chrodata. The name perch, comes from Greek word perke meaning spotted. That is due to the 6-8 vertical bands on the sides. An adaptation for finding mates, their anal, pelvic, and pectoral fins are bright when it is in mating season. Perchs are one of the favorite target for fisherman. They are easy to find and to fish.
As a Predator
As a Prey
Habitat
Dissection
Overview
External Anatomy
Internal Anatomy
Perch Circulatory System
Source
Image 1: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishfacts/yellowperch.asp
Image 2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leech
Image 3: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_Catfish.jpg
Image 4: http://vimeo.com/3107277
Image 5: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_silver_perch
Source 1: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Perca_flavescens/
Source 2: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishfacts/yellowperch.asp