Basic Fish Anatomy - "What the heck is a Peduncle?!"

Basic Fish Anatomy - "What the heck is a Peduncle?!"
I've read too many articles by ardent fish hobbyists to not have to know the basics of fish anatomy. If you own a fish or would like to and ever want a conversation with someone who understands the animal then it will probably help for you to understand these terms of fish anatomy.
This guide is basically for anyone interested in knowing the labels of the basic body parts of a fish; the "heads, shoulders, knees and toes" of the animal.
So without further ado, let's get to it:
The Operculum - Latin for "little lid" the operculum is the flap of skin that covers the gills and may move when the fish is breathing. It is what generally marks the end of a fish's head and the beginning of its body. If enflamed View the rest of this article