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GO: Biological Process

dorsal fin morphogenesis

Term ID
GO:0035142
Synonyms
Definition
The process in which the anatomical structures of the dorsal fin are generated and organized. A dorsal fin is an unpaired medial fin on the dorsal aspect of fish that provides lateral stability while swimming. Generally fish have one or two dorsal fins.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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