Critical swimming speeds of wild-caught sand-smelt Atherina presbyter larvae. | - CCMAR -

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TitleCritical swimming speeds of wild-caught sand-smelt Atherina presbyter larvae.
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsFaria, AM, Borges, R, Gonçalves, EJ
Year of Publication2014
JournalJ Fish Biol
Volume85
Issue3
Date Published2014 Sep
Pagination953-9
ISSN1095-8649
KeywordsAnimal Distribution, Animals, Behavior, Animal, Larva, Osmeriformes, Swimming
Abstract

Swimming abilities of wild-caught sand-smelt Atherina presbyter larvae were assessed as critical swimming speed (Ucrit ) throughout ontogeny. The mean Ucrit increased with size, ranging from 3·6 to 18·7 cm s(-1) , over the size range of 6·6-21·0 mm LT . This indicates that at hatching A. presbyter larvae, far from being passive floaters, are already capable of active behaviours, which may influence their dispersal patterns.
DOI10.1111/jfb.12456
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25041317?dopt=Abstract
Alternate JournalJ. Fish Biol.
PubMed ID25041317
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