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The cost of swimming in copepods has generally been estimated through the application of fluid dynamics theory to data on velocity and acceleration obtained by means of movies. It has also been estimated through the changes in fat content of copepods after sustained swimming (i.e. vertical migration). However, the range of estimated costs of locomotion is exceedingly large (from 0.1% to 95% of total metabolism). This communication studies the pattern of swimming movements and the work done by Cyclops, using high speed cinematographic techniques. The contribution of swimming to the energy expenditure of the individual is estimated, and consideration of the possible role of rubber-like proteins in the cuticle of copepods is made.
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Alcaraz, M., Strickler, J.R. Locomotion in copepods: pattern of movements and energetics of Cyclops . Hydrobiologia 167, 409–414 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00026333
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