The Biokinetics of Flying and Swimming /
From a mechanical perspective, an animal's shape and the topological connection of its organs are important factors in locomotion. This book describes the physical relationships between form, habitat, way of life, and movement in living creatures. It includes in-depth mechanical and mathematica...
| Main Author: | Azuma, Akira |
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| Language: | English |
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