Virginia Tech Ichthyology Class

A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Enigma of the Adipose Fin, by Don Orth

One of the many enduring mysteries of Ichthyology has been the purpose of the adipose fin. This small fleshy fin on the dorsal surf...

What is the Adipose Fin Good For? by Sean Lusk

Have you ever seen a picture of a trout and wondered why there is a flap of tissue between the dorsal and caudal fin? That little flap ...

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