1. The Life Cycle of
a Fish
What stages does a fish
go through throughout
its life?
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2. Do kittens and cats look the same?
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3. A fish starts as an egg
• A fish starts its life as an egg, just like a lot of
other animals!
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4. Next, fish become larval fish
• Larval fish are out of the egg… but they still
eat from its yolk!
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5. Fish become fry
• Fry are still baby fish, but they can eat on their
own.
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6. Fourth, fish are called juveniles
• Juvenile fish are between fry and adult fish.
They are not able to reproduce yet.
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7. Finally, fish are adults!
• Fish are in the final stage when they are
adults. They are able to reproduce.
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