dorsal

Example Sentences

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"One of the sightings reported a group of single male outer coast orcas slapping each other with their dorsal fins and charging at inner coast females."

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

"A dorsal fin slowly broke the surface revealing that familiar profile that looked like a shark," he said.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

This species is unique for the dorsal attachment of its stipe to the top of the pileus, and the abundant cystidia covering all surfaces of the fruiting body.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025

With its long eel-like body, gaping mouth and bright red dorsal fins, it’s no surprise that the oarfish calls to mind a sea monster.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2024

Whenever Merlyn and his companion swam past them, they raised their spiky dorsal fins in menace, and only lowered them when they saw that Merlyn was a tench.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White