pelvic fin

US /ˈpel.vɪk fɪn/
UK /ˈpel.vɪk fɪn/
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buikvin

either of a pair of fins on the underside of a fish's body, typically behind the pectoral fins, that help control direction and stability

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The fish used its pelvic fins to maintain balance in the current.
De vis gebruikte zijn buikvinnen om in de stroming in evenwicht te blijven.
Sharks have two pelvic fins located near their cloaca.
Haaien hebben twee buikvinnen bij hun cloaca.