Meaning pectoral fins
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pectoral fins


(L: pectus= breast; pectoris= of the breast) paired fins on the front part of a fish's body, usually below or immediately behind the gill slits. (breast fins)
Source: seafriends.org.nz

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pectoral fins


the uppermost of the paired fins on a fish
Source: dosits.org (offline)

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pectoral fins


Paired fins, located just behind or below the gill slits, and used for lift and movement control. See fish diagram.
Source: sdnhm.org

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pectoral fins


The pair of fins at the front of the fish, behind its head.
Source: scubatravel.co.uk

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pectoral fins


Fins, typically paired (one on each side of the body), located near the head. On marine mammals they are also referred to as flippers.
Source: marinemammal.uga.edu

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pectoral fins


pectoral fin|lang=en
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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