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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.
Is a fish in pain if its tail fin rips?
It depends on what type of fish it is and if it has any blood vessels in its tail fin.
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
Why is a betta fish's tail fraying?
If there are long stringy pieces of fin left, it's tail biting caused by stress or boredom. Anything else, it's fin rot caused by filthy water. Way to go.
What are three parts of a fish?
Dorsal fin, gills, tail.
Can fish be sexed by the shape of the tail fin?
It depends on the species.
