Jaw

JAW

  • Fishes have well developed jaws which are important step in evolution
  • Jaws hold the mouth and the main function is helping in biting off food
  • Both the jaws are elongated in garfish (needle fish)
  • Only upper jaw is elongated in paddle fish
  • Only lower jaw is elongated in half beaks

Last modified: Sunday, 18 September 2011, 4:38 AM