dorsal

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These overstimulated immune cells then move toward the dorsal root ganglia -- the sensory nerve hubs that link the limbs to the spinal cord -- and release inflammatory compounds that irritate and damage nerves.

From Science Daily

"We have recovered a good chunk of it but some trophy-hunters got there just before us and they took the head and the dorsal fin on the tail," he said.

From BBC

Only their small dorsal fins and the uppermost part of their sleek black backs were visible.

From Scientific American

This is in part because North Atlantic right whales are difficult to spot in the ocean, since they are dark in color and don't have a dorsal fin.

From Salon

Then, the scientists would have to drag the shark—if it was a shark—to the boat’s side, drill two holes in its dorsal fin, and attach a device resembling an oversize neon orange lightbulb.

From Science Magazine