falcate
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The dorsal fin is slender, falcate, and pointed on the tip.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
Front outer angle of each front wing projecting into a falcate tip.
From Butterflies Worth Knowing by Weed, Clarence M.
The dorsal fin is very small, falcate, and located in the latter half of the back.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
The dorsal fin of this species is tall and falcate, closely resembling that of the Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin, and is located near the midpoint of the back.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
It is low in profile, has a long base, is set far forward on the animal's back, and is falcate to "flaglike" in appearance.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
