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What is the fin called on an orcas back?
The fin on the back of an orca is called the dorsal fin.
What does a female Orcas dorsal fin look like?
the female orca's dorsal fin is curved and the males dorsal fin is straight
Are female orcas larger than male orcas?
Male orcas have huge, triangular dorsal fins that can grow up to six feet in height. Females and younger orcas have smaller, curved dorsal fins. See the picutre in the link.
Why do dolphins have a dorsal fin?
To maintain directional stability (steering) while moving through the water.
What does the dorsal fin on a whale do?
Orcas, also known as Killer Whales, have dorsal fins. Beluga whales do not.
What is the different between the male and female Orcas?
well the females live up to 30 years and males live up to 50
What is the dorsal fin?
The dorsal fin is the fin on the back of a fish, for example the typical triangular fin on the back of a shark is its dorsal fin.
What is an orcas appearance?
About 8,000 pounds and 28 feet long these Dolphins (Yes they are not in the whale family they are Dolphins) have 2 Pectoral fins (flippers), 1 upright dorsal fin and 1 fluke (tail)
How many feet tall and long is a killer whale?
The female killer whales dorsal fin is shorter then the males. The male killer whales dorsal fin is about 6 ft tall
What is the name of the fin behind the dorsal fin?
On a dolphin and most fish the fin behind the dorsal fin is the tail fin. Some fish, such as knife fish, have no dorsal fin or tail fin. Dolphins of course are mammals, not fish.
Is a fish's dorsal fin on its side?
No, a dorsal fin from a fish is on its back area.
What is the top fin on the fish called?
The fin on the top/back of all fish is called the "Dorsal Fin."
