Definitions

Caridoid escape reaction

• "Tail-flip" behavior resulting from rapid contraction of the ventral abdominal (flexor) muscles, causing the animal to shoot quickly backward from the force of water displaced by the large propulsive surface provided by the tail fan. [Brusca and Brusca, 2002]

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