Perch DissectionVideo coming soonPerch Dissection
Students label the fins, operculum, lateral line, and other external features, then open the body cavity to find the gills, heart, air bladder, and digestive organs.
Perch DissectionVideo coming soonLearning sequence
- PrepareThe dissection guide is not posted yet.
- ObserveStudy the outside, the gills, and then the body cavity.
- RecordThe pre-lab and the lab write-up are not ready yet.
In This Lab You Will
Label the fins, operculum, lateral line, and other external features.
Examine the gill rakers, gill filaments, and a scale.
Open the body cavity and find the heart, air bladder, and digestive organs.
The pre-lab and the lab write-up are still being prepared.
Safety
Cut carefully so you do not damage the internal organs.
Photos & Anatomy References
Select an image to enlarge it. These are the perch lab photos from the Life Labs collection.
Lab photos from the Mr. E Science Life Labs collection.