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The Geometry and Mechanics of Insect Wing Deformations in Flight: A Modelling Approach

The nature, occurrence, morphological basis and functions of insect wing deformation in flight are reviewed. The importance of relief in supporting the wing is stressed, and three types are recognized, namely corrugation, an M-shaped section and camber, all of which need to be overcome if wings are...

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Autor principal: Wootton, Robin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7412480/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32709085
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects11070446

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