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What is a peduncle on a whale?
The peduncle area on a whale, is from the Dorsal fin to the Tail.
What are the 5 types of fins?
caudal fin-the tail pectoral fin-the tail on the ventral side of the shark just above the pelvic fins pelvic fin- the underside fins that serve as the "arms" of the shark dorsal fin-the top fin that is usually seen on the surface of water in shark attacks
When the rat's abdominal cavity is opened is the cut on the dorsal or ventral side of the body?
the ventral side. the dorsal side is the back of the rat ( think of the dorsal fin on a wale is on its back )
Are marine mammal dorsal fins genes derived from fish dorsal fin genes?
No. The fins evolved from land ancestors who went into the water. This have nothing to do with fish.
What is the difference between a marlin and a sailfish?
Both the Marlin and the Sailfish have a spined "fan" as their dorsal fin. The marlin's fin starts with a pointed ridge, then drops off as it travels toward the tail of the fish. (The fin resembles a Nike "swoosh") The sailfish's fin, on the other hand, has a high ridge in the MIDDLE of the fin, like a hump. If you were to use the fins to sail with, that of the sailfish would work much better, given the greater surface area. By the way, you didn't ask, but a swordfish has a pointed bill, but it has no "fan" on its dorsal fin. Hope this helps.
What are the names of the fin whales fins?
Fin whales have two pectoral fins and a dorsal fin.
What is a killer whales back fin called?
the dorsal fin
Do killer whales have the largest fins?
yes they have the biggest fin called the dorsal fin
How did finback whales get their name?
because of the dorsal fin on their back
Can whales still live without a dorsal fin?
Yes they can
What does the dorsal fin on a whale do?
Orcas, also known as Killer Whales, have dorsal fins. Beluga whales do not.
How big is a fin whales back fin?
The dorsal fin of a fin whale is typically 20 inches in height and ranges from 10 to 30 inches in height.
Does the beluga whale have a dorsal fin?
The dorsal fin is the fin on the back of a swimming animal's body. It helps the creature steer through the water like a rudder. A orca, or killer whale, has a very tall dorsal fin. The dorsal fin of the male is taller than the dorsal fin of the female. The male's dorsal fin can reach a height of seven feet, while the female's fin can be 5 feet tall. Killer whales in the wild have dorsal fins that stick straight up in the air. Almost all killer whales in capitivity have dorsal fins that droop over like a floppy dog's ear.
What does it mean when a whales dorsal fin is curled over?
That it's a different kind of whale.
What is the back fin of a whale called?
The tail fins are 'flukes'. Otherwise the fin on any marine animal is "... fin" where "..,." is the adjective denoting its position on the body.
What is the fin called on an orcas back?
The fin on the back of an orca is called the dorsal fin.
What is the dorsal fin?
The dorsal fin is the fin on the back of a fish, for example the typical triangular fin on the back of a shark is its dorsal fin.
