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Limulus polyphemus (Xiphosura) - Schwimmen

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Limulus polyphemus (Xiphosura) - Schwimmen
Alternative Title
Limulus polyphemus (Xiphosura) - Swimming
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CC Attribution - NonCommercial - NoDerivatives 3.0 Germany:
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IWF SignatureE 1031
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Production Year1965

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IWF Technical DataFilm, 16 mm, 57 m ; SW, 5 1/2 min

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German
German
Pfeilschwanzkrebse schwimmen in Rückenlage; zum Aufschwimmen wird das Prosoma durch die Laufbeine angehoben, die Ruderbeine erzeugen die nötige Schubkraft zum Abheben und durch eine Überstreckung des Prosoma-Opisthosomagelenks wird die Rückenlage eingenommen; Schwimmen durch alternierende Schlagfolgen von Lauf- und Ruderbeinen.
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English
Horseshoe crabs swimming in a dorsal position. For swimming upwards the prosoma is lifted by its walking legs, the paddles generate the necessary push. Swimming by alternating beats of walking and paddling legs.
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