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OSTRACIIFORM LOCOMOTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Fish
CONT

In contrast to ostraciiform locomotion, in which only the caudal fin oscillates from side to side in a manner similar to moving a boat with one oar, the length of the propulsive unit of carangiform fish enables the unit to obtain maximum oscillatory speed and inclination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Poissons
DEF

Locomotion aquatique d'un poisson due à l'oscillation latérale de la caudale seulement [...]

Spanish

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