| Autor: |
Quintella, B. R., Mateus, C. S., Costa, J. L., Domingos, I., Almeida, P. R. |
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Journal of Applied Ichthyology; Jun2010, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p432-435, 4p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 1 Graph |
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The prime objective of this study was to evaluate differences between the swimming performance of two distinct life stages of European eels. The critical swimming speed ( Ucrit) of 29 yellow- and 33 silver-phase eels was evaluated in a swim tunnel. Silver-phase eels showed a better swimming performance ( Ucrit = 0.66 ms−1) than yellow individuals ( Ucrit = 0.43 ms−1). Male and female silver eels reached an identical Ucrit despite their different sizes, which may be a strategy to increase the synchronization of arrival at the spawning grounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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