Definitions from Wiktionary (caudal keel)
▸ noun: (ichthyology) A lateral ridge found just anterior to each side of the tail fin on the caudal peduncle of some types of fast-swimming fish. The keels improve the stability of the fish's attitude at speed in the water, and strengthen the support of the caudal fin.
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▸ noun: (ichthyology) A lateral ridge found just anterior to each side of the tail fin on the caudal peduncle of some types of fast-swimming fish. The keels improve the stability of the fish's attitude at speed in the water, and strengthen the support of the caudal fin.
Similar:
caudal peduncle,
caudal fin,
fin keel,
tailfin,
pelvic fin,
urodermal,
finlet,
backfin,
cuskeel,
subcaudal,
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