Contribution
A new terminology of aquatic propulsion in vertebrates
Braun, J.; Reif, W.-E.
Neues Jahrbuch für Geologie und Paläontologie - Abhandlungen Band 164 Heft 1-2 (1982), p. 162 - 167
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publié: Dec 22, 1982
DOI: 10.1127/njgpa/164/1982/162
ArtNo. ESP155016401038, Prix: 29.00 €
Abstract
In order to name different modes of propulsion in fishes, Breder (1926) developed a terminology. He chose certain genera as types for certain propulsives modes (i. e. anguilliform after Anguilla, carangiform after Caranx etc.). Since then numerous authors have used and refined this terminology (e.g. Gray, 1968; Lighthill, 1969; Aleef, 1977; Webb, 1975). Substantial progress in the study of fish propulsion was published by Lindsey (1978). However, Breder's terminology was used differently by different authors. Also, in certain cases the terms were wrongly assigned to various propulsion methods. For example, Manta is considered by Lindsey (1978, Fig. 6) as a rajiform swimmer, even though his figure shows clearly that it is a subaqueous flier. Thus a more comprehensive terminology is needed.
Mots-clefs
fishes • propulsion • fossil fish • aquatic tetrapods