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The tail fin acts as a rudder on a ship would.
Turning the fish in whichever direction it wants to go in.
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What does the tail fin of a fish acts as a?
The tail fin of a fish (the caudal fin) is a fish's means of propulsion through the water.
What is the name of the fin behind the dorsal fin?
On a dolphin and most fish the fin behind the dorsal fin is the tail fin. Some fish, such as knife fish, have no dorsal fin or tail fin. Dolphins of course are mammals, not fish.
Is a fish in pain if its tail fin rips?
It depends on what type of fish it is and if it has any blood vessels in its tail fin.
What is tail power?
Force created by the tail and tail fin to propel the fish forward and steer the fish;
What is fish tailing?
A fish's tail is called a caudal fin.
Is the tail of your betta fish still called a fin?
Yes, it is called a fin.
What is the tail fin of a fish called?
Those are the flippers, or 'pectoral' fins.
What do you call the fin on top of the fish?
Dorsal fin
What cartilaginous fish is known for its highly asymmetrical tail fin?
thresher fish
What do you call a sketch of a fish's fin?
I call it a sketch of a fish's fin. I am sorry if this does not help, but unless there is a fancy name for it I'm pretty sure its a sketch of a fish's fin. Answer: I call it a sketch of a fish's fin too but on my math hw thing it says u call it a scale drawing. how dumb is that?
What are three parts of a fish?
Dorsal fin, gills, tail.
Why do fish need strong muscles in its tail fin?
To swim.
