abdominal fins
abdominal fins
1. In fish, pelvic fins located far back on the belly rather than in the thoracic or jugular position.
2. Ventral fins located on the abdominal (belly) side of the body.
1. In fish, pelvic fins located far back on the belly rather than in the thoracic or jugular position.
2. Ventral fins located on the abdominal (belly) side of the body.
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