Re: [GSAS-Member] A fish skeleton

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

Hi all,

Well Markus' Kindergarten class studies gold fish and platys last week. 
They came up with great pictures on the differences...ie their tails, 
body/fin shape etc.

They also came up with a list of questions...

...including what do they do like inside, and what are their skeletons 
like?

Amazing enough, the teacher said if I wanted to dissect a fish in class I 
could and show the kids (I think I would pre dissect it and show the 
organs there).  I figure getting a non fileted fish shouldn't be too 
hard...? Pike's place market, or any other ideas?  I know I at least gut 
them immediately when I go fishing.

On another note, where could I get a fish skeleton for them to see?

Any ideas on how to deflesh the bones if I got a trout?

Just some thoughts.  I didn't say yes or no to her, but said I would 
investigate.

Great teacher.  Great science.

Thanks
Kathy

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