Fish, gill (LM, Low)

Structure List Cartilage Muscle Afferent vessel Efferent vessel Gill filaments Higher Magnification View

Identify the major parts of the gill. Identify the gill filaments. Note that there are large branchial vessels which open into and drain from individual gills. In some places the branchial arch supporting material can also be seen. Note the muscles, and connective tissue, bones and cartilage which make up the operculum.