Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Paper
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus Thynnus
Order
Perciformes means perch-like. It is the largest order of fish that are vertebrates. Most members of this order have spines on the anterior (front) of the dorsal and anal fins and a pelvic fin with one spine and five rays. They also have rough scales.
Family
Scombridae is comprised mostly of mackerels, tunas, and bonitos. This family is home to some of the most popular food and sport fish. They 're bodies are made for swimming with maximum efficiency. They have sleek bodies, moderately large mouths, and well developed teeth.
Genus
Thunnus means tuna. Eight species of tunas belong to this genus. They are metallic blue on top and silver-white on the bottom, making them camouflaged from above and …show more content…
They can swim about 70 km/h and are about 6 feet long on average. Bluefin tunas are the only fish in their genus that are warm-blooded. In 2012, a 593-lb Bluefin tuna was sold in Japan for $736,000, which makes this tuna about $1,241 per/lb which is more expensive than pure silver. The largest Atlantic Bluefin Tuna ever recorded was 1,496 lbs. and 15 feet long.
http://thewatermansjournal.com/blog/article/-nova-scotia-the-land-of-giants
Works Cited
Author N/A. (2007). Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Retrieved from http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/schwobe_dust/Taxonomy.htm Author N/A. (2013). Basses, Perches, and Relatives: Perciformes - Physical Characteristics.
Retrieved from http://animals.jrank.org/pages/2151/Perches-Basses-Relatives-Perciformes-PHYSICAL-CHARACTERISTICS.html Weinheimer, M. (2003). Scombridae. Retrieved from http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Scombridae/ Author N/A. (2010). Tuna - About the Species and Characteristics. Retrieved from http://ioutdoor.com/tuna-characteristics/ Author N/A. (2013). Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Retrieved from
Thunnus Thynnus
Order
Perciformes means perch-like. It is the largest order of fish that are vertebrates. Most members of this order have spines on the anterior (front) of the dorsal and anal fins and a pelvic fin with one spine and five rays. They also have rough scales.
Family
Scombridae is comprised mostly of mackerels, tunas, and bonitos. This family is home to some of the most popular food and sport fish. They 're bodies are made for swimming with maximum efficiency. They have sleek bodies, moderately large mouths, and well developed teeth.
Genus
Thunnus means tuna. Eight species of tunas belong to this genus. They are metallic blue on top and silver-white on the bottom, making them camouflaged from above and …show more content…
They can swim about 70 km/h and are about 6 feet long on average. Bluefin tunas are the only fish in their genus that are warm-blooded. In 2012, a 593-lb Bluefin tuna was sold in Japan for $736,000, which makes this tuna about $1,241 per/lb which is more expensive than pure silver. The largest Atlantic Bluefin Tuna ever recorded was 1,496 lbs. and 15 feet long.
http://thewatermansjournal.com/blog/article/-nova-scotia-the-land-of-giants
Works Cited
Author N/A. (2007). Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Retrieved from http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/schwobe_dust/Taxonomy.htm Author N/A. (2013). Basses, Perches, and Relatives: Perciformes - Physical Characteristics.
Retrieved from http://animals.jrank.org/pages/2151/Perches-Basses-Relatives-Perciformes-PHYSICAL-CHARACTERISTICS.html Weinheimer, M. (2003). Scombridae. Retrieved from http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Scombridae/ Author N/A. (2010). Tuna - About the Species and Characteristics. Retrieved from http://ioutdoor.com/tuna-characteristics/ Author N/A. (2013). Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Retrieved from