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Acanthurus xanthopterus (Acanthuridae) - Brustflossen-Schwimmen

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Acanthurus xanthopterus (Acanthuridae) - Brustflossen-Schwimmen
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Acanthurus xanthopterus (Acanthuridae) - Swimming with Pectoral Fins
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IWF SignatureE 64
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Production Year1961

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IWF Technical DataFilm, 16 mm, 39 m ; SW, 3 1/2 min

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Doktorfisch. Starten durch kräftiges, synchrones Flossenschlagen; Tragflächenwirkung beim Gleiten der Brustflossen; Steuerung mit Schwanz-, Rücken- und Afterflosse; Rückwärtsschwimmen durch Wellenschlag der Flossen; Ruherhythmus durch alternierendes Schlagen; Bremsen, Wenden und Starten; Brustflossen dienen zusätzlich zum "Kratzen" des Rumpfes.
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Doctor fish. Starting by strong synchronous movement of fins, aerofoil effect through gliding of the pectoral fins, steering with caudal, dorsal and anal fin. Swimming backwards by undulation of fins, resting rhythm through alternating waving; slowing down, turning around and starting; pectoral fins are also used for "scratching" the body.
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