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Summary Of: Dorsal fin

The main purpose of the dorsal fin is to stabilize the animal against rolling and assist in sudden turns... the anterior of the dorsal fin is modified into a biological equivalent to a fishing pole and a lure known as... can lock the leading ray of the dorsal fin in an extended position to discourage predation or to wedge themselves into a crevice...

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