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dorsal fin

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

Definition: Dorsal fin is the appendage, sometimes consisting of both spiney and non-spiney sections, that arises from the midline of the back of the fish. There may be more than one dorsal fin. It may also be referred to as the top fin.
Also Known As: Top fin
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