This image shows how joints are connected in the armored plates in the seahorse's tail. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

They also have a set of small pectoral fins near the back of their head that are used to steer. But seahorses are not strong swimmers. Instead of tail (caudal) fins, seahorses have long prehensile ...