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The pectoral fins(located on each side) helps steer a fish during movement.
Gerardo Glover
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∙ 15y agoIt helps control the direction and the movement of a fish and/or marine animal. It helps control the direction and movement of a fish and/or marine animal. By Ash. L. M.
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∙ 9y agoFishes use their fins for protection and to swim. Fish can have single fins or a pair of fins on their bodies.
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∙ 10y agoAllows fish to control movement better; the up and down movements
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∙ 14y agoThere isn't a function. It's like the "crown feather" on a Cockatiel, purely cosmetic.
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∙ 12y agoSharks use there pectoral fins for speed so the can catch their food and it wont get away.
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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
What types of sharks are finned?
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
How many limbs do a grey nurse shark have?
The grey nurse shark has fins, not limbs. They are Pectoral, Dorsal, Second Dorsal, Anal, and Caudle fin (tail).
What is the function of the pectoral fin?
The pectoral fin mantains how deep the fish can go.
What is a seahorse locomotion?
seahorses are entirely propelled by their dorsal fin. They use their tiny pectoral fin on top of their heads for steering
Type of front fin of a shark steers with is called?
The shark's pectoral fins are used to steer. The First and Second Dorsal, Pelvic, and Anal Fins are used for lateral support (to prevent uncontrolled roll) and the Caudle Fin (or tail) is used for propulsion.
What is the function of pectoral fin on a fish?
Fish with pectoral fins use them to swim around, much like you would use flippers on your feet in the water
How does a shark use its tail fin?
The tail fin (caudal fin) is used to propel the shark forward through the water. This is done by the shark moving the tail horizontally from side to side.
What does a shark use its pelvic fin for?
it does nothing
What are the names of the fin whales fins?
Fin whales have two pectoral fins and a dorsal fin.
How many fins does a Bull shark have?
All 6. pectoral, pelvic, caudal, anal, 1st dorsal fin, and 2nd dorsal fin.
What does a basking shark look like?
It's like a whale a little because they both open their huge mouths to eat plankton.
