Chapter 6: The Major Radiation of Fishes Flashcards
1
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Cruising
A
High AR; elongate, torpedo shape; high beat frequency; tuna cover large territory
2
Q
Red muscle
A
Myoglobin, sustained activity, cruisers
3
Q
Maneuverability
A
Slow moving; low aspect ratio; use paired fins for locomotion; pelvic anterior to pectoral
4
Q
Acceleration
A
Moderately low aspect; use undulatory motion for rapid starts; torpedo shape
5
Q
White muscle
A
Rapid contraction, easily fatigued, lungers
6
Q
Generalists
A
Range of locomotive style
7
Q
Aspect Ratio
A
(caudal fin height)^2 / caudal fin area
8
Q
Pitch
A
- Tilt up and down
- Z axis
9
Q
Roll
A
- X axis
10
Q
Yaw
A
- Y axis
11
Q
Side to side
A
Resisted by dorsal, anal, and caudal
12
Q
Forward thrust
A
Resisted by paired fins pectoral and/or pelvic
