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pelvic fin
pelvic fin (ventral fin) One of the pair of fins positioned on the under-side of the body of a fish. Depending on the species, the pelvic fins can be found in a mid-ventral (abdominal) position, underneath or just behind the pectoral fins (thoracic position), or in front of the pectorals in the throat region (jugular position).
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "pelvic fin." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "pelvic fin." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 8, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-pelvicfin.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "pelvic fin." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 08, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-pelvicfin.html |
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pelvic fins
pelvic fins See fins.
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"pelvic fins." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pelvic fins." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 8, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-pelvicfins.html "pelvic fins." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 08, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-pelvicfins.html |
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