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pectoral fin

/ˈpɛktərəl fɪn/

Traducción: Aleta situada a cada lado del cuerpo de un pez, generalmente detrás de las branquias, que se usa para dirigir, frenar y mantener el equilibrio al nadar.

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/ˈpɛktərəl fɪn/C1formalscientific
  • esAleta situada a cada lado del cuerpo de un pez, generalmente detrás de las branquias, que se usa para dirigir, frenar y mantener el equilibrio al nadar.

A fin located on each side of a fish's body, typically behind the gills, used for steering, braking, and maintaining balance while swimming.

  1. Paired fish finC1formal

    One of the two fins located on each side of a fish's body behind the gills, used for steering, braking, and maintaining balance.

    esaleta pectoral

    • The shark uses its pectoral fins to generate lift while swimming.
    • Damage to the pectoral fin can affect a fish's ability to maneuver.
    • The biologist carefully measured the length of the pectoral fin.