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Definition of ventral fin

1a : either of the pair of fins of a fish that correspond to the hind limbs of quadrupeds : pelvic fin
b : anal fin
2 : a fixed stabilizing surface attached to the rear undersurface of an airplane

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“Ventral fin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventral%20fin. Accessed 4 Aug. 2021.

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