dorsal
Example Sentences
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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
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
Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
By counting the dorsal fins, we figured out there were six grown-up dolphins and one baby—and they were having a blast, zipping in frothy circles, tossing mullets high in the air.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
Vocabulary lists containing dorsal
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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Unit 2: Evolution
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Animals (Zoology) - Middle School
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