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dorsal fin retractor

Term ID
ZFA:0005817
Synonyms
  • retractor dorsalis
Definition
Anterior longitudinal muscles of the dorsal fin. That originates from the caudal end of the dorsal fin base, stretches along the midline between the right and left epaxial muscles, and inserts at the dorsal base of the tail fin. Contracting the dorsal retractor will lower the fin. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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