Dolphins teeth
Dolphin's fluke |
Body
Parts |
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Blow
Hole
The
Blow Hole is located in between the dolphin's eye and
dorsal fin. It is a small opening letting air in so the
dolphin can survive under water.
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Belly
The Belly
is located on the underside of the dolphin. |
Beak
The
beak is located right next to the eye of the dolphin.
Another word for this is a snout. |
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Dorsal Fin
The dorsal
fin is located on the top of the dolphin. It is made
of fibrous tissue; no bone nor muscle |
Eyes
The
eyes have a jelly like substance over them that protect
them from salt and sand that is in the water.. |
Fins
Are made of
bone covered with cartilage that helps the dolphin steer
itself through the water. |
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Fluke
A
paddle on the end of the tail of the dolphin that is
shaped like a wing on an aircraft. This wing pushes
the dolphin through the water with great speed and power. |
Teeth
Sharp
and pointed, single row on top and bottom that differ from
porpoise teeth in that they are sharp instead of rounded. |
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