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Biol Bull 42: 257-266. (May 1922)
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NOTES ON THE LOCOMOTION OF THE NUDIBRANCHIATE MOLLUSK DENDRONOTUS GIGANTEUS O'DONOGHUE

H. P. KJERSCHOW AGERSBORG

1. Dendronotus giganteus O'Donoghue swims by bending the anterior end of the body sideways to an angle of about 45°, producing each time a powerful stroke by the head, and forming in the right or left side of the body-wall, according to the bend of the head, a large twisted muscular wave which passes toward the posterior. the sweep of these waves locomotion is effected. Of all known non-parapodic nudibranchs, Dendronotus giganteus is the most able swimmer.

2. Creeping is effected by direct rhythmic waves augmented by ciliary action of the foot.




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