| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2416932 | Animal Behaviour | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Gaits reveal how fast an animal moves relative to its potential speed. ⺠We studied the gaits that parrotfish use to escape an approaching snorkeller. ⺠Small fish swam away by undulating their tails (fast, expensive gait). ⺠Large fish flapped their pectoral fins (slower, cheaper gait). ⺠Small fish thus compensate for size-limited swimming capacity by a faster gait.
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Authors
Brianne M. Miller, Laura H. McDonnell, David J. Sanders, Kimberly L.M. Lewtas, Katrine Turgeon, Donald L. Kramer,