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    • Name and role of each fin


    • A: dorsal fin → maintain good swimming posture

      B: adipose fin → an important fin in classification, but details of its role are unknown

      C: pectoral fin → maintain good swimming posture

      D: ventral fin → maintain good swimming posture

      E: anal fin → maintain good swimming posture

      F: caudal fin → gains propulsion when swimming