Differentiate between paired and unpaired fins Also give pictorial difference - Biology - Animal Kingdom

Question

Differentiate between paired and unpaired fins Also give pictorial
difference

Mamta · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

Unpaired fins
Paired fins

In the majority of fishes,there are
paired or median fins present These include one, two, or three
dorsal fins, a distinct tail fin, and an anal fin
The paired fins in the fishes include the
pectoral fins, placed just back of the gills, and the pelvic, or
ventral, fins, variable in position and sometimes entirely
lacking

These fins helps in changing direction
and maintaining the speed of swimming
These fins are used for steering,
balancing, and for slow movements

Regards

Unpaired fins	Paired fins
In the majority of fishes,there are paired or median fins present. These include one, two, or three dorsal fins, a distinct tail fin, and an anal fin.	The paired fins in the fishes include the pectoral fins, placed just back of the gills, and the pelvic, or ventral, fins, variable in position and sometimes entirely lacking.
These fins helps in changing direction and maintaining the speed of swimming.	These fins are used for steering, balancing, and for slow movements.

Differentiate between paired and unpaired fins . Also give pictorial difference