The Science of Animal Movement: How Fish Swim

The Science of Animal Movement: How Fish Swim — page 3
6 Bodies and Fins Most fish have smooth bodies fins and tails Yet each species is a different size shape and color Fish’s bodies adapt to where they live in order to survive More than 85 percent of fish swim by wriggling their bodies and tails They use their fins to steer Some fish such as eels move their bodies in many curves The curves ripple down Swimming Speed The fastest fish swim with their tails Strong quick beats push their bodies through the water Fish that swim with their body fins are slower Body fins help fish move around objects