teleostvissen

Teleostvissen, a diverse and widespread group of bony fish, represent the vast majority of fish species on Earth. This infraclass within the Osteichthyes (bony fish) is characterized by a number of key anatomical features, including a swim bladder that aids in buoyancy and typically paired fins that are supported by bony rays. Their jaws are highly mobile, allowing for a wide range of feeding strategies. Teleosts exhibit incredible variation in size, shape, coloration, and habitat, from the smallest gobies to the largest tuna. They inhabit virtually every aquatic environment, including freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater, in tropical, temperate, and polar regions. Reproduction in teleosts is also highly diverse, with strategies ranging from external fertilization of eggs to internal fertilization and even live-bearing. Economically, teleosts are of immense importance, forming the basis of many global fisheries and aquaculture operations. Their ecological roles are equally significant, occupying various trophic levels and contributing to the health and balance of aquatic ecosystems.