Author : L. Maddock
Release : 1994-09-15
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 781/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Mechanics and Physiology of Animal Swimming by : L. Maddock
Download or read book The Mechanics and Physiology of Animal Swimming written by L. Maddock. This book was released on 1994-09-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together current research on a wide range of swimming organisms, with an emphasis on the biomechanics, physiology and hydrodynamics of swimming in or on water. Several chapters deal with different aspects of fish swimming, from the use of different 'gaits' to the operation of the locomotor muscles. All chapters are by recognised authorities in their different fields, and all are accessible to biologists interested in aquatic locomotion.