Neuronal control of leech swimming

• Published in: Journal of neurobiology Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 403
• Main Authors: Brodfuehrer, P D, Debski, E A, O'Gara, B A, Friesen, W O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1995
• Subjects: Animals; Leeches - physiology; Locomotion - physiology; Motor Neurons - physiology; Swimming

Leech swimming is produced by the antiphasic contractions of dorsal and ventral longitudinal muscles that travel rearward along the animal and propel it forward. Research over the past three decades has focused on identifying the underlying neuronal circuit and mechanisms that produce and control th...