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The Function of the Alula in Avian Flight
The alula is a small structure located at the joint between the hand-wing and arm-wing of birds and is known to be used in slow flight with high angles of attack such as landing. It is assumed to function similarly to a leading-edge slat that increases lift and delays stall. However, in spite of its...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2015
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4423427/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25951056 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep09914 |