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flashing: (English) A quick, half-spin movement when the fish rubs itself against a surface, e.g. tank base or cage side, the flash being caused by the light reflecting off the flank or abdomen of the fish. Fish typically exhibit flashing when their skin is irrirtated by ecto parasites. (See also: skin, flank, ectoparasite)

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