Body fineness ratio as a predictor of maximum prolonged-swimming speed in coral reef fishes.

The ability to sustain high swimming speeds is believed to be an important factor affecting resource acquisition in fishes. While we have gained insights into how fin morphology and motion influences swimming performance in coral reef fishes, the role of other traits, such as body shape, remains poo...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey A Walker, Michael E Alfaro, Mae M Noble, Christopher J Fulton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3799785?pdf=render