Fig. 9. Magnitude of kinematic variables for body and fins during manoeuvres. Fish
body sides, and their respective fins, are defined as inside (the side closest
to the direction of the turn, yellow) and outside (the side farthest from the
direction of the turn, blue). Fin area was measured in cm2, angles
were measured in radians, and velocities were measured in cm
s–1. Asterisks above bars denote significantly different
values within fins (P<0.05). Asterisks below bars denote
significantly different values between fins (P<0.05). Solid
colours represent maximum values and diagonal lines represent minimum values.
All between fin comparisons were not significant, with the exception of fin
angle with the flow sagittal plane (abduction and adduction) and with the fish
sagittal plane (adduction only, P<0.05). Fin area, and fin angle
with the sagittal plane (fish and flow axes) had significant interaction
between fish and fin (P<0.03). The differences in these variables
between individuals suggest fine-tuned adjustments of fin surface area and
mediolateral motion during manoeuvres, which possibly affect roll
stabilization.