Glossary: pectoral-fin
Anterior, paired fin attached to the pectoral girdle of fishes, usually just behind the opercle and corresponding to the forelimbs of higher vertebrates.
Assists in controlling direction of movement and swimming speed.
Frequently abbreviated to ‘P’ or ‘P1’ in scientific papers.
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