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Seahorses are poor swimmers, their fins (ventral fins) are used for maneuvering themselves from plant to plant, but the current usually does this for them. The air in their swim bladders can fluctuate so they can position themselves, much like a diver's buoyancy control device.
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Where are the dorsal fins located at the seahorse?
The dorsal fin locates on the back of the seahorse.
Does seahorses have fins?
Yes, yes and they are very cute. There is a pectoral fin, anal fin and dorsal fin.
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
Does seahorse have flipper?
Seahorses do not have a flipper. Instead they have a tiny clear dorsal fin on their back to help they move.
What does a seahorse use to push themselves through water?
Seahorses swim forward using a dorsal fin (which is on their back).
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.
What does a female Orcas dorsal fin look like?
the female orca's dorsal fin is curved and the males dorsal fin is straight
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's dorsal fin on its side?
No, a dorsal fin from a fish is on its back area.
What is the top fin on the fish called?
The fin on the top/back of all fish is called the "Dorsal Fin."
How do seahorses move through the ocean?
Seahorses move through the ocean by using their dorsal and pectoral fins. The dorsal fin helps to propel the seahorse by beating up to 70 times per second. The pectoral fins located on the head help seahorse to steer and remain stable in water.
