Physical and Biological Properties and Principles
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Studies of animal locomotion are grounded in an understanding of the physical principles that govern how animals move and properties of the media through which they move. These studies, in turn, explain why certain biological devices, such as a wing or a fin, share features that have evolved for movement within their particular fluid environments. In this chapter, we examine the role of the environment and the fundamentals of loading and forces in animal mechanics. We offer a quick review of scaling analyses as well as the key dimensions and units used in this book to assist with your appreciation of the information.
2014 ◽
Vol 7
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2019 ◽
Vol 7
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pp. 59-72
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2016 ◽
Vol 2
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pp. 40
2020 ◽
Vol 3
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pp. 75-102
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