Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barbatana

noun

/baɹ.bəˈta.nə/

Definition

A barbatana is a fin, which is a limb or appendage that aquatic animals such as fish use for movement and stability in water.

Examples

As the fish swam gracefully through the water, its barbatana sliced through the waves.
The barbatana on the side of the fish helps it steer and navigate.

Meaning

In the context of marine biology, ‘barbatana’ refers to the paired or unpaired structures in fish and other aquatic organisms that assist in swimming and maintaining balance.