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Because eels are like the snakes of the ocean, pure muscle that constricts and flexes to wiggle their bodies and propel them forward

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Do electric eels have fins?

Yes.Electric eels do have fin.Their fins help them move about through water (swim).


What kind of EELS have legs?

eels do not have legs only fins


Do eels have dorsal fins?

no


Does the electric eel have bones?

Eels have no arms. Instead of arms Eels have Pectoral fins.


Do all fishes have fins?

Yes, all fish do have fins to help them swim. But some have very small fins, and some marine animals such as snakes and eels may not have true fins. Most fish have prominent fins at the end of their tails to guide them, as well as dorsal fins on their backs.


What are structures made of bone cintained in the fins of perch minnows and eels?

rays


How many arms do eals have?

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Do all fish have fins and tails?

EEls do not have fins (most of them)


What are structures made of bone contained in the fins of perch minnows and eels?

The structures made of bone in the fins of perch, minnows, and eels are known as fin rays or lepidotrichia. These bony elements provide support and structure to the fins, allowing for greater maneuverability and stability in the water. In different species, the arrangement and number of fin rays can vary, reflecting their adaptations to specific aquatic environments.


What sea animal does not have fins?

Eels. Eels do not typically have pectoral fins (general area of animalia arms), nor do they have pelvic fins (the general animalia area of legs). Dorsal and anal fins are typically fused along the back around the tail and over the belly with the caudal fin a a ribbon-like structure.


Structures made of bone contained in the fins of perch minnows and eels?

The structures made of bone contained in the fins of perch are called fin rays. They provide support and help control the movement of the fins. In minnows and eels, these fin rays are made of a protein called elastin, which gives them flexibility and allows for precise movements in the water.


Does a eels have webbed feet?

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