The functional role of the caudal fin in the feeding ecology of the common thresher shark Alopias vulpinus

被引:33
作者
Aalbers, S. A. [1 ]
Bernal, D. [2 ]
Sepulveda, C. A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Pfleger Inst Environm Res, Oceanside, CA 92054 USA
[2] Univ Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dept Biol, Dartmouth, MA 02747 USA
基金
美国海洋和大气管理局; 美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
Alopiidae; behaviour; prey; BIGEYE THRESHER; SUPERCILIOSUS;
D O I
10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02616.x
中图分类号
S9 [水产、渔业];
学科分类号
0908 ;
摘要
This study tests the hypothesis that the common thresher shark Alopias vulpinus uses its elongate caudal fin to both produce thrust and immobilize prey during feeding. Underwater video recorded in southern California from 2007 to 2009 revealed 34 feeding events, all of which were initiated with the upper lobe of the caudal fin. (C) 2010 The Authors Journal compilation (C) 2010 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles
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页码:1863 / 1868
页数:6
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