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How many bones in whales flipper upper limb?
356
What is the definition of flipper?
A broad flat limb used for swimming, as those of seals, sea turtles, whales, etc., The hand.
Are the bones in your arm and hand comparable to bones in a whales flipper because of morphological divergence?
No
Are the powerful tail fins of a whale called flippers or flukes?
Whales' front limbs are called fins. Only some whales have back limbs, which are very small. The tail is divided into two extensions called flukes. Most whales also have a dorsal fin.
What are some tricks you can teach whales?
Like Shamu, you can do waving a hand (or flipper), a jump from the water, that sort of ting.
What are the finger bones found inside of a whales flipper called?
The bones of the distal limbs are called phalanges (phalanx is the singular).
What a penguin's flipper is used for?
I think It helps them swim.
What are the functions of an whale ulna?
The ulna in whales, like in other mammals, serves as a bone in the forelimb, contributing to the structure and function of the flipper. It provides attachment points for muscles that facilitate movement and steering in the water. Additionally, the ulna helps support the overall shape of the flipper, enabling efficient swimming and maneuverability. In baleen whales, the ulna is often reduced in size due to their adaptation to aquatic life.
What was Flipper's real name in the from the Flipper movie?
The dolphin who played Flipper in the 1963 version of "Flipper" and "Flipper's New Adventure" was Mitzi.On the "Flipper" TV series (1964 - 1967) Flipper was played by Suzy (the name given in the credits was Flipper: as himself)On the TV series "The New Adventures of Flipper" (1995 - 2000) and the 1996 movie version of " Flipper" the part of Flipper was played by several dolphins: Aleta, Delphi, Kibbie, Santini and Tursi
What song did the Miami Marlins used for their HR?
flipper theme song
What are the release dates for Flipper - 1964 My Brother Flipper - 1.10?
Flipper - 1964 My Brother Flipper - 1.10 was released on: USA: 21 November 1964
What is the evolutionary relationship between the fin of a fish and the flipper of a whale?
There is no actual evolutionary link between whales and fish. Whales are mammals and looking at the structure of a whales flipper it looks a lot like a hand. Fish however have no bone structure in their fins.Second Answer:They're an example of convergent evolution - two structures with common features which have evolved like that due to a similar/the same purpose despite having unrelated origins. Flippers have hidden fingers.
