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To maintain directional stability (steering) while moving through the water.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoOrcas and other dolphins have fins to help them steer themselves when swimming.
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∙ 13y agoA dorsal fin is a fin on the top of the orcas back that keeps it balanced.
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∙ 13y agoTo steer them
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∙ 14y agothey are a breed of dolphin
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∙ 11y agoto help them swim
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Is it possible for a dolphin to move its dorsal fin?
No, it is not. Dolphins use their dorsal fin for balance.
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.
What are the names of a Bottlenose Dolphins Fins?
dorsal fin
What is the difference between dolphins and a manatee?
a dorsal fin
What are a dorsal for dolphins?
The dolphin's dorsal fin is thought to provide stability while swimming.
How do you say dorsal in french?
dorsal, dorsale. Les dauphins ont une nageoire dorsale: dolphins have a dorsal fin.
What do dorsal fins and fins do on a dolphin?
The dorsal fin of a dolphin is usefu,l because it can control the balance when a dolphin is swimming.It can also be useful for signs of dolphins and not sharks because the dorsal fin of a dolphin and a shark is slightly different.
What is the fins used for?
the dorsal fin is used so dolphins dont roll when turning
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 are the names of dolphins fins?
well the fins on its side are called flippers and the fin on its back is called the dorsal fin and its tail is its tail flukes
What are the names of a dolphins fins?
well the fins on its side are called flippers and the fin on its back is called the dorsal fin and its tail is its tail flukes
