Yes, fish use side fins as oars. Their tailfins act like rudders. They are like ships--they can't make tight turns, but can make wide turns.
The Oarfish is the longest bony fish. It normally measures 16 to 35 feet (5 to 11 meters) long. However, people have reported seeing oarfish more than 55 feet (17 meters) in length. The fish live in temperate (mild) and warm seas, normally at depths of 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300 to 610 meters). They have flat-sided, silvery bodies with bright red fins. On the underside of an adult's body, two long pelvic fins end in blade-shaped swellings. These fins resemble the oars of a rowboat, giving the fish its name. The Oarfish is very rare and has only been captured on film alive a handful of times.
we have them in our pool. At first we thought they were mini penguins or somthing but your describion is perfect. They have mini flippers and we are kean to know what they are too. from mr knog i have them in my pool and i have been looking them up for ages after a lot of time on the net i have found out that they are called water boatman i hope u find this information usefull from .............. mr and miss wertles
Pectoral fins.
To move a boat using oars is to row a boat. The action of the oars in the water propels the boat. In ancient times, rowing vessels were used in naval warfare and trade.
The homophones for "oars" and "noisy fight" are "oars" and "oars" ("-oars" and "oars").
row (rhymes with snow) row (rhymes with now)
The homograph for "use" in the context of "use oars to move a boat" is "use" as in the noun form, meaning "the act of using something." In this case, "use" is pronounced the same way but can refer to the application or purpose of something, such as the "use of oars for propulsion."
by using its sails and if theres no wind they use oars
To move a boat using oars, place the oars in the oarlocks on either side of the boat. Dip the blades of the oars into the water, pulling them back in a smooth, rhythmic motion to propel the boat forward. Alternate strokes on either side to maintain a straight course, and adjust your rowing speed as needed to control the boat's movement. Proper technique and coordination are key for efficient rowing.
Sail and oars. Oars in battle.
The homograph word for "use oars to move a boat" and "a noisy fight" is "row."
In the olden days SLAVES used oars to power the boats.
These structures are called cilia and they do have an oar like motion; power stroke and return/relaxation stroke.
The word "row" serves as a homograph in this context. It can refer to using oars to move a boat, as in "to row across the lake," or it can denote a noisy fight or disturbance, as in "they had a row about the disagreement." Despite being spelled the same, the meanings differ based on context.