Provides a summary of the fluid dynamics of the locomotion of living organisms. Describes biological phenomena in detail from the swimming of bacteria and fish
From a mechanical perspective, an animal's shape and the topological connection of its organs are important factors in locomotion. This book describes the physi
Tens of thousands of different animal species live on this planet, having survived for millions of years through adaptation and evolution, which has given them
The Symposium on Swimming and Flying in Nature which was held at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California from July 8-12, 1974 was conceived
This book covers a wide range of animals from flagellated microorganisms to marine mammals. It follows "Bio-mechanisms of Animals in Swimming and Flying" publis