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Record 1 2001-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

The male trembles noticeably as he moves forward and alongside the female. He frequently switches his position from one side of his mate to the other by crossing over her back. These characteristic movements are known as quivering and crossing over.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
CONT

Le mâle est pris d'un frémissement très apparent en s'avançant à côté de la femelle. Il va souvent d'un côté à l'autre, en passant par dessus elle. On appelle ces mouvements caractéristiques frémissements et chevauchements.

OBS

Reproduction du saumon.

Spanish

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