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Fish: body parts in 3D

About this simulation

Explore Fish body parts in an interactive 3D model. Rotate, select labels, learn each part’s role, and play a matching game for primary science. Head: The head holds the brain and important sense organs. The mouth is at the front. Eyes: Eyes on the sides of the head help the fish see food, obstacles, and other animals. Mouth: The mouth takes in food. Water also enters here on its way to the gills. Gills: Gills take oxygen from water. In a goldfish, protective gill covers sit behind the eyes. Body: The streamlined body helps the fish move through water. Scales and a slippery coating protect its skin. Fins: Fins help the fish balance, steer, and slow down in the water. Tail: The tail fin moves from side to side, helping push the fish forward.

What students can explore

  • Head: The head holds the brain and important sense organs. The mouth is at the front.
  • Eyes: Eyes on the sides of the head help the fish see food, obstacles, and other animals.
  • Mouth: The mouth takes in food. Water also enters here on its way to the gills.
  • Gills: Gills take oxygen from water. In a goldfish, protective gill covers sit behind the eyes.
  • Body: The streamlined body helps the fish move through water. Scales and a slippery coating protect its skin.
  • Fins: Fins help the fish balance, steer, and slow down in the water.
  • Tail: The tail fin moves from side to side, helping push the fish forward.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Identify the main parts of the Fish.
  2. 2Connect each part with its function.
  3. 3Match labels to the correct parts of the 3D model.

Questions teachers ask

How can students explore this 3D model?

Drag to rotate, scroll or pinch to zoom, and select a body part to read its name and function. The labelled list also supports keyboard navigation.

How does the label-matching game work?

Choose Match labels. Connect each label to its matching dot on the model. Drag a line, or tap a label and then a dot. Correct connections stay visible until every label is matched.

Is this a detailed medical or biological model?

This is a simplified model for learning the main external parts. It does not show every structure, internal anatomy, or natural variation.

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