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The ___ of a fish allows the fish to change its direction while swimming.


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Tail fin

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Skin

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Gills

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Flaps

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Solution

The correct option is A

Tail fin


Tail fin, like the helm of a boat, allows the fish to change its direction while swimming. It is also known as the caudal fin. It is the only fin to be connected to the vertebral column and is the primary means of locomotion for most fish.


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