pectoral fins
Chest-level fish appendages
Pectoral fins are the pair of fins located on either side of a fish's body, typically just behind the gills.
They function somewhat like arms or steering paddles, helping fish maneuver, maintain balance, and control their position in the water.
In some species, like flying fish, the pectoral fins are enlarged and enable gliding above the water's surface.
The term pectoral refers to the chest region, where these fins attach.
- flipperMarine animal's swimming limb
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- mantaLarge flat cartilaginous fish
- scullingDouble-oar rowing technique
- swimmingLocomotion through water
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- animal traitsfur, tail, claws, teeth, wings
- appendagesfin, flipper, flippers, tail, tails
- aquatic adaptationsgills, swim bladder, flippers, webbed feet, streamlined body
- fish anatomygills, tail, eye, dorsal fin, scales
- whalesblue whale, humpback whale, gray whale, fin whale, right whale
- Bettashalfmoon, veiltail, dragon scale, elephant ear, mustard gas
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