The Swim Bladders of Bony Fishes

question 126

Multiple Choice

The swim bladders of bony fishes

• A) evolved from branching of the gut.
• B) are used for respiration in most contemporary species.
• C) are organs of buoyancy that help them control their depth in the water column.
• D) prevent them from inhabiting marine environments.
• E) are modifications of the water vascular system found in echinoderms.

Identify and explain the use of monocular and binocular cues in depicting depth.

Describe perceptual grouping principles according to Gestalt psychology including similarity, continuity, closure, and proximity.

Explain the concept of perceptual constancy and its role in maintaining a stable perception despite changes.

Understand the impact of experience and culture on susceptibility to visual illusions and the processing of perceptual cues.

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