pectoral fin

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pectoral fin

Either of the anterior pair of fins attached to the pectoral girdle of fishes, corresponding to the forelimbs of higher vertebrates.

pectoral fin

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) either of a pair of fins, situated just behind the head in fishes, that help to control the direction of movement during locomotion

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pectoral fin - either of a pair of fins situated just behind the head in fishes that help control the direction of movement

fin - organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals

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pectoral fin

n → Brustflosse f

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