BIOLOGY
JAMB 2005 - Question 13
Biology 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 13: The main function of the caudal fin in Tilapia is to
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Explanation
The caudal or tail fin acts as a driving organbecause as the tail lashes itself against the water, the fish is pushed forward. The pelvic and pectoral fins are used mostly for steering, balancing andchanging of direction of movement. The dorsal and anal fins help the fish tostabilize itself in water.

