The Evolution of the Speaker's Attitude in "The Fish" (Essay Sample)

DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES BETWEEN KOI AND GOLDFISH Student’s First Name, Middle Initial(s), Last Name Institution Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor’s Name and Title Assignment Due Date Differences and Similarities between Koi and Goldfish Koi and goldfish are types of fish which have close relations to the extent that they can be able to breed each other. In cases where the two types of fish breed each other, the offspring obtained are normally sterile. Koi or goldfish which is immature can be mistaken for each other. However, the Koi and goldfish have a number of similarities and differences. The similarities between Koi and Goldfish lie in their feeding habits while their differences lie in their physical characteristics and breeding. The environment from which the two types of fish dwell plays a significant role in their lifespan. I have a pond at home which I use as a source of relaxation. Exercising fish rearing at the pond has provided me with deep insights concerning the different types of fish thereby putting me in a position to differentiate types of fish like the Koi and Goldfish. There are similarities between the Koi and Goldfish which makes it quite difficult for some people to distinguish between the two. The first similarity is that, they both belong to the carp or Cyprinidae family of fish. They are also both omnivores. They have proneness of eating pond plants, algae and worms from their surrounding environment. In both types of fish, diet plays a significant role in the way they become brightly colored as adults (Wang et al., 2018). There are some Goldfish which have similar patterns to the Koi for example the Shubunkin goldfish is black, orange and white and the Sarassa goldfish is white and red. Both of these patterns in color are common on Koi which are more decorative. The Koi and Goldfish also have a couple of differences. The Koi are bred for their scalation, colors and patterns. Black, yellow, blue, white and cream are the most common colors. The Koi revert to their natural gray color after some generations if they are released in the world since they are less than 300 years in their selective breeding (“Differences Between Koi and Goldfish…,” 2011). The Goldfish on the other hand are initially bred. The Koi are large and have barbels close to their mouths, a feature that is not present in Goldfish. Goldfish are smaller in size and come in various forms while the Koi have the same tail and body shape. The bodies of Goldfish can be egg-shaped, round or elongated. They also have fancy features like several forms of tails including fantails while the Koi lack these features with a limitation to coloration and scales or no scales. As aforementioned, they environment of the Koi and Goldfish plays a significant role in the lifespan of these animals. Their diet contributes to their well-being since poor feeding can lead to death. The shapes of their bodies can change as a result of crossbreeding. This can l...