Anguilliform Locomotion across a Natural Range of Swimming Speeds

Eel-like fish can exhibit efficient swimming with comparatively low metabolic cost by utilizing sub-ambient pressure areas in the trough of body waves to generate thrust, effectively pulling themselves through the surrounding water. While this is understood at the fish’s preferred swimming speed, li...

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Main Authors: Nils B. Tack, Kevin T. Du Clos, Brad J. Gemmell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Fluids
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/6/3/127