What can fish scales be used to determine?

The age of fish.

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  1. The depth of a lake
  2. The age of fish ✔
  3. The color of water

Why: Fish scales can be read to determine the age class of species in a fishery.

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Scales tell fish tales of age.
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References

Answer: The age of fish. Fish scales can be read to determine the age class of species in a fishery.

  1. Scouting America: Fish and Wildlife Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fish-wildlife-management
    Determine the age of five species of fish from scale samples
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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