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It depends on what type of fish it is and if it has any blood vessels in its tail fin.
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What does the tail fin of a fish acts as a?
The tail fin of a fish (the caudal fin) is a fish's means of propulsion through the water.
What is the name of the fin behind the dorsal fin?
On a dolphin and most fish the fin behind the dorsal fin is the tail fin. Some fish, such as knife fish, have no dorsal fin or tail fin. Dolphins of course are mammals, not fish.
What do you call the tail fin on a fish?
The tail fin acts as a rudder on a ship would.Turning the fish in whichever direction it wants to go in.
What is tail power?
Force created by the tail and tail fin to propel the fish forward and steer the fish;
What is fish tailing?
A fish's tail is called a caudal fin.
Is the tail of your betta fish still called a fin?
Yes, it is called a fin.
What is the tail fin of a fish called?
Those are the flippers, or 'pectoral' fins.
What cartilaginous fish is known for its highly asymmetrical tail fin?
thresher fish
What are three parts of a fish?
Dorsal fin, gills, tail.
Why do fish need strong muscles in its tail fin?
To swim.
Can fish be sexed by the shape of the tail fin?
It depends on the species.
Why is the tail fin of a fish is important?
The caudal fin of most fish provides thrust to move the fish forward. An exception would be the seahorses which do not have the fin. Their tails are prehensile.
