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Introduction
Definition of fish, fishes, Fisheries and Aquatic habitats, Economic importance of fish
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Taxonomy
Classification of Super class Pisces up to family, general characters of classes, Nomenclature of classes, family, genera and species of fishes, Identification of fishes of Nepal: Zoological key, illustration, specimens, experts, economically important food fishes of Nepal and their classification with characters
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Digestive system
Structures of alimentary canal in different fishes, Mechanism of digestion (digestive glands, enzymes)
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Nervous system
Structure of brain, Peripheral nervous system
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Function of scales

  • The scales of fishes are in the form of exoskeletons, which protect the body.
  • It protects the body from parasites and pathogenic microorganisms to some extent.
  • In the globe fish the scales are elongated to form spines for protection.
  • In most Teleosts, the scales along the lateral line become perforated to communicate the sensory canal with the exterior.
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