Mechanics of Swimming and Flying
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology Series)
No Customer Reviews
This book provides a clear and concise summary of the fluid dynamics of the locomotion of living organisms. The biological phenomena described in detail range from the swimming of bacteria and fish to the flying of insects and birds. The breadth of treatment requires the study of two basic fluid-dynamical regimes. In the first case, that of small organisms, the viscosity of the fluid is paramount in deciding the most effective swimming strategy. However,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521280710
ISBN13:9780521280716
Release Date:July 1981
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:168 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
