What are some types of bony fish?

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A bony fish's prey depends on the species, but may include plankton, crustaceans (e.g., crabs), invertebrates (e.g., green sea urchins), and even other fish. Some species of bony fish are virtual omnivores, eating all manner of animal and plant life. read more

Some bony fishes such as eels (family Anguillidae) have a pair of gill holes or pores that aren't covered by an operculum. The nostrils of most bony fishes have no connection with the mouth or gills. In some bony fishes (such as eels), the nostrils' incurrent and excurrent openings are widely separated. read more