Nemo has a small fin because of a genetic loss of the gene Pitx1. This loss of gene activity is compensated for on the left side by the activity of a similar gene, called Pitx2. This breaks the symmetry and leaves the fish with only one hypomorph fin.
For further reference in a related species see
Genetic and developmental basis of evolutionary pelvic reduction in threespine sticklebacks. Shapiro MD, Marks ME, Peichel CL, Blackman BK, Nereng KS, Jónsson B, Schluter D, Kingsley DM. Nature. 2004 Apr 15;428(6984):717-23.
His lucky fin.
Nemo has a bad fin (often called throughout the movie as his 'lucky' fin).
Small right fin
Give me some fin [slaps fin], noggin' [bumps head], dude
Nemo, the clownfish in the animated film "Finding Nemo," is missing his right fin, which is smaller than the left. This condition is often referred to as "lucky fin" in the film, symbolizing how he overcomes challenges despite his physical limitation. The story emphasizes themes of resilience, courage, and the importance of family.
His lucky fin.
On a fish, it means a fin which is not its usual shape.
Nemo has a bad fin (often called throughout the movie as his 'lucky' fin).
Small right fin
one fin was smaller then the other
Give me some fin [slaps fin], noggin' [bumps head], dude
This can be caused by "fin nipping" between other fish or fin rot, which is caused by keeping fish in poor conditions.
Nemo's right fin was smaller than his left making him a weak swimmer.The Small Octopus Nemo meets on his first day at school had a tentacle shorter than the rest of her's.The Baby Seahorse Nemo also meets on the first day of school is H2O intolerant.And the other fish Nemo meets says he is obnoxious.
Dad? I don't hate you.I Love you, Dad.Can you help me?no I can't... I have a bad fin!I live in an-enenenomy.
If there are long stringy pieces of fin left, it's tail biting caused by stress or boredom. Anything else, it's fin rot caused by filthy water. Way to go.
Because when he was a baby the barracuda that killed Coral scratched the side of his egg with his teeth leaving him injured.
shark i think so is it