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Dorsal
What is 'near the back or upper side of an animal called?
The dorsal (from Latin dorsum 'back') surface of an organism refers to the back, or upper side, of an organism. If talking about the skull, the dorsal...
What animal has 2 dorsal fins?
-Fraser's dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei, Fraser, 1956). -Gulf porpoise or Cochito (Phocoena sinus, Norris and Macfarland, 1958). -Japanese (or gingko-t...
What does Dorsal refer to?
1 : relating to or situated near or on the back especially of an animal or of one of its parts. 2 : abaxial. dorsal. What does dorsal mean in anatomy?...
Does the spike in front of the Hornback sharks dorsal fin Poisonous?
Are horn sharks venomous?What does the dorsal fin on a shark do?What happens if a shark doesn't have their dorsal fin?Where are the dorsal spines loc...
Function of the posterior dorsal fin?
The dorsal fins increase the lateral surface of the body during swimming, and thereby provide stability but at the expense of increasing drag (see als...
What is dorsal view of an organ?
Posterior (or dorsal) Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. ... Inferior (or caudal) describes a position below or lower than a...
What is the fin on a dolphins back called?
The dorsal fin helps the dolphin maintain stability. The pectoral fin is used for steering and movement. Each tail fin is called a fluke. What is the ...
What is the dorsal surface called in four-legged animals?
In four legged animals, they are synonyms for anterior/posterior. Dorsal/Ventral (backside/bellyside): The term dorsal refers to the backside or anima...
What animal on land has a dorsal?
What animals have dorsal fins?Where are dorsal fins found?Do fish have dorsal fins?What animal has the largest dorsal fin?Do dolphins have a dorsal?D...