caudal fin

noun

: the terminal fin of a fish or cetacean located behind the caudal peduncle : tail fin see fish illustration

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“Caudal fin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caudal%20fin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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