dorsal

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The animal measured just over 8 centimeters long and preserved a dorsal exoskeleton made up of a head shield and nine body segments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"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

They crawled around blowholes and dorsal fins, and soon each human was sitting on the back of their very own whale.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown