2.1.5 Head Region

2.1.5 Head Region

1. Snout. 2. Lips. 3. Mouth. 4. Jaws. 5. Teeth 6. Barbels. 7. Nostrils. 8. Eyes. 9. Operculum, gills. 10.Median groove. 11. Pectoral girdle. 12. Occipital process.

Depending upon the habits and habitats of the fish, variationsin structureand shape are present in these organs:, These are detailed below.

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