Published January 1, 2011 | Version v1
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Maximum swimming speed predictions for Mullus barbatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Diplodus annularis (Linnaeus, 1758)

  • 1. Mersin Univ, Fac Fisheries, TR-33169 Mersin, Turkey
  • 2. Ege Univ, Med Sch & Hosp, Biophys Sect, TR-35100 Izmir, Turkey
  • 3. AKVA TEK Fish Hatchery, Izmir, Turkey

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Maximum swimming speed of red mullet (Mullus barbatus) and annular sea bream (Diplodus annularis) was estimated based on muscle twitch experiments. The maximum estimated speed of red mullet (mean length: 16.9 cm) was 3.14 m/s (18.6 bl/s) at 26 degrees C. At 20 degrees C the maximum estimated speed of annular sea bream (mean length: 11.5 cm) was 1.92 m/s (16.7 bl/s). Maximum swimming speed of annular sea bream decreased as the temperature decreased.

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