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The jump ofOrchestia cavimana Heller, 1865 (Crustacea, Amphipoda, Talitridae)

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The saltatory locomotion of the Talitrid (Crustacea)Orchestia cavimana Heller, 1865, was studied by high frequency cinematography (1000 fps). The jump lasts about 350–400 msec and covers a distance of 18 cm due to an average acceleration of 300 m/sec2. About 4–6 somersaults are performed in the course of each jump.

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  1. Abteilung Physiologie und Ökologie des Zoologischen Institutes der Universität Münster, Badestrasse 9, D-4400, Münster, Germany

    G. Bracht

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Thanks are due to Prof. Dr R. Altevogt for guidance, encouragement and translating the German text.

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Bracht, G. The jump ofOrchestia cavimana Heller, 1865 (Crustacea, Amphipoda, Talitridae). Experientia 36, 56–57 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02003968

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