Types of fins found in fishes?

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Types of fins found in fishes?

Ram Mohan Nayak 24th Mar, 2019

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masteranshu27 24th Mar, 2019

Pectoral and Pelvic fins (paired) - These fins act as balancers and brakes. These provide lift and counteract rolling.

Anterior Dorsal fins - These fins counteract rolling and yawing.

Posterior Dorsal fins - These fins also conteract rolling and yawing.

Caudal fins - These fins propel the body and provide lift. These can be heterocercal or homocercal.

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