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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jesus Sanchez-Rodriguez, Christophe Raufaste, Mederic Argentina
Summary: In this article, scaling laws for undulatory swimmers are proposed, relating beat frequency to length considering muscle biology and fluid interaction. The results support the idea that frequency tuning is the primary means by which a swimmer selects its speed, and highlight the influence of size on frequency regulation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Biology
Yordano E. Jimenez, Elizabeth L. Brainerd
Summary: The study examined bilateral motor control of the epaxial musculature in feeding and locomotion in bluegill sunfish, finding that high-performance feeding activates all epaxial musculature while locomotion activates all three epaxial regions. Fast-starts showed the highest activation intensities, with high-performance suction feeding occasionally reaching near-maximal intensity.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biology
William T. Gough, Hayden J. Smith, Matthew S. Savoca, Max F. Czapanskiy, Frank E. Fish, Jean Potvin, K. C. Bierlich, David E. Cade, Jacopo Di Clemente, John Kennedy, Paolo Segre, Andrew Stanworth, Caroline Weir, Jeremy A. Goldbogen
Summary: The study reveals that mass-specific thrust in baleen whales increases with swimming speed and body size, while Froude efficiency decreases with body size but increases with swimming speed. This differs from smaller animals where Froude efficiency typically increases with body size. The dynamics of oscillatory swimming in baleen whales exhibit high Froude efficiency despite higher drag compared to a simple gliding model.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biology
Karin H. Olsson, Roi Gurka, Roi Holzman
Summary: This study investigates suction-feeding in fishes using the concept of dynamic similarity. The research finds that feeding strikes of different fish species have distinct hydrodynamic regimes, and there are unique hydrodynamic adaptive peaks associated with different types of fish. The scaling of dynamic similarity across fish species, body sizes, and feeding guilds suggests that fundamental hydrodynamic principles govern the trophic evolution of suction-feeding in fishes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Uddin, Gonzalo A. Garcia, Oscar M. Curet
Summary: This study used a robotic vessel to simulate fin undulation and measure thrust and efficiency. It was found that thrust scales with the square of the relative velocity between the flow and wave speed, and the propulsive efficiency has a broadly high performance versus swimming speed.
BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yadong Zhang, Abubakar Shitu, Shengyu Hang, Zhangying Ye, Hangfang Zhao, Wen Xu, Jian Zhao, Songming Zhu
Summary: This research investigates the effects of aerator noise on the swimming, feeding, and growth of largemouth bass. The study reveals that aerator noise leads to notable differences in swimming behavior and feeding, as well as compromised growth performance of the bass.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Ahmet Gungor, Arman Hemmati
Summary: A numerical investigation was conducted on the hydrodynamic interactions between two pitching foils arranged in a side-by-side configuration, revealing that Reynolds number and Strouhal number have an impact on the propulsive performance of the system, with thrust enhancement as Reynolds number increases; compared to an isolated foil, the Strouhal number at which drag transitions to thrust is larger for side-by-side foils.
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lucia Aidos, Alessandra Cafiso, Annalaura Lopez, Mauro Vasconi, Luisa M. P. Valente, Chiara Bazzocchi, Alessia Di Giancamillo
Summary: This study compared the effects of two different substrates on the Siberian sturgeon larvae during the endogenous feeding stage, finding that a specific substrate may positively impact growth, but further research is needed during the exogenous feeding stage.
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Zoology
Melina E. Hale, Seth Galdston, Benjamin W. Arnold, Chris Song
Summary: The fins of fishes have different structures and functions for movement in water and substrate-associated behaviors. This study examines the pectoral fins of ray-finned fish and categorizes them into regionalized and generalized fins based on their morphology. The study finds that these different types of fins exhibit variations in their morphology and function when used for swimming and substrate contact. The findings provide insights into the evolution of substrate-based behaviors in vertebrates.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
Christos Gkenas, Alexa Kodde, Filipe Ribeiro, Maria Filomena Magalhaes
Summary: The study found that anticipated warmer temperatures can affect the feeding success of different species, and asymmetries in feeding success between species may be enhanced at warmer temperatures to the benefit of warm-water invaders.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
QiangQiang Hu, YongLiang Yu
Summary: This study investigates the flow over a fish-like airfoil to elaborate on the hydrodynamics of undulatory braking locomotion for elongated eel-like bodies or long-based fins. The results show that boundary layer separation occurs in a region with wakes, leading to changes in the relationship between pressure drag and relative velocity. Synthetically modifying the separation criterion and scaling relationship using Reynolds number provides important insights into understanding flow structures and hydrodynamics, which has instructional significance for brake design.
SCIENCE CHINA-PHYSICS MECHANICS & ASTRONOMY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Margaret Isaac
Summary: The passage tells the story of a palliative care physician who was saved by a lifeguard from drowning two decades ago, and how the sensation of drowning returns to haunt her during the catastrophic time of the pandemic.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
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Fisheries
Xianpeng Su, Boshan Zhu, Fang Wang
Summary: The study found that the boldness and agonistic behavior of crabs are influenced by feeding strategies. Short-term reductions in food resources promote inter-individual fighting, while long-term resource decreases reduce fighting among individuals.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuki Takahashi, Kazuyoshi Komeyama
Summary: In this study, a feeding simulation using fish schooling behavior model was developed to evaluate the impact of feeding spatial distribution on growth differences. The simulation modeled feeding behavior and calculated body mass growth based on feed consumption, using a 3.0-m diameter aquaculture tank. The results showed significant differences in body mass resulting from different feeding methods, with Feeding C group exhibiting the largest individual differences. Therefore, we concluded that this simulation method is a useful decision-making tool for aquaculture management.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yordano E. Jimenez, Richard L. Marsh, Elizabeth L. Brainerd
Summary: The axial musculature of fishes is traditionally associated with powering explosive swimming behaviors, but recent studies show that it can also generate power for suction feeding. The mechanical challenge lies in achieving high power output for these two distinct behaviors, with bluegill sunfish found to overcome muscle strain gradients and generate high power during suction feeding.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Katherine R. Goodrich, Luis A. Ortiz, David J. Coughlin
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2016)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David J. Coughlin, Lisa P. Shiels, Seshuvardhan Nuthakki, Jacie L. Shuman
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2016)
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Biology
David J. Coughlin, Gabrielle M. Long, Nicole L. Gezzi, Parth M. Modi, Kossivi N. Woluko
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2016)
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Cell Biology
A. M. Carroll, R. Cheng, E. S. R. Collie-Duguid, C. Meharg, M. E. Scholz, S. Fiering, J. L. Fields, A. A. Palmer, A. Lionikas
PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS
(2017)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
D. J. Coughlin, L. K. Nicastro, P. J. Brookes, M. A. Bradley, J. L. Shuman, E. R. Steirer, H. L. Mistry
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
D. J. Coughlin, L. T. Wilson, E. S. Kwon, L. S. Travitz
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Megan Currier, Jon Rouse, David J. Coughlin
Summary: The influence of group size on swimming metabolism varies by species, with bluegill sunfish showing decreased metabolic rate when swimming in a group compared to individually, while rainbow trout did not benefit metabolically from group swimming.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Zoology
Kathleen A. Hittle, Elizabeth S. Kwon, David J. Coughlin
Summary: In response to accelerated temperature shifts, many species will need to acclimate to their changing environment. A study on thermal acclimation of Atlantic salmon showed limited adaptability to a warming environment, indicating continued struggle for populations in the face of climate change.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART A-ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David J. Coughlin, Kathleen A. Hittle, Megan Kitchin, Elizabeth S. Kwon, Elisa McCann, Abigail Sheerer, Emma B. Wilcock
Summary: With the alteration of thermal environment due to climate change, increasing interest has been drawn towards understanding how animals can mitigate the physiological impact of such changes. This study focuses on the thermal acclimation of brook trout, examining swimming performance, muscle contraction kinetics, and histology. The results show that brook trout exhibited significant acclimation responses to warm water, leading to lower aerobic swimming performance and decreased muscle shortening velocity. The changes in myosin expression were found to underly the thermal acclimation. These findings provide insights into the robust acclimation response to a warming environment.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Molly K. Gabler-Smith, David J. Coughlin, Frank E. Fish
Summary: Batoids are different from other elasmobranch fishes due to their dorsoventrally flattened bodies and enlarged pectoral fins. Most batoids swim using either undulation or oscillation of the pectoral fins. The main locomotory muscle in batoids is found in the pectoral fins, unlike sharks where it is located in the axial musculature. This study examined the different fiber types in the pectoral fin muscles of three batoid species and found that the proportions of fast-white and slow-red muscle fibers differed between undulatory and oscillatory species.
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Clinton J. Moran, David J. Coughlin, Kamryn E. Jebb, Leksi Travitz, Shannon P. Gerry
Summary: Thermal acclimation plays a crucial role in maintaining physiological homeostasis in ectotherms. This study investigated the impact of acclimatization on fish skeletal muscle in the laboratory. The results showed that lab-acclimatized fish exhibited increased contraction force and power compared to fish from the field, and they had a higher proportion of fast twitch fibers. These findings emphasize the importance of considering experimental conditions in research.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biology
D. J. Coughlin, J. D. Chrostek, D. J. Ellerby
Summary: The locomotion of aquatic animals plays a significant role in their energy budgets, and behaviors that minimize transportation costs are favored by natural selection. Recent research suggests that intermittent swimming is crucial for efficient energy expenditure in fish.
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Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Kamran Fouladi, David J. Coughlin
Summary: This paper introduces a fluid-structure interaction model developed using commercial Computational fluid dynamics software and User Defined Function, to simulate the motion of a trout Department of Mechanical Engineering, Widener University holding station in a moving water stream. The numerical simulations showed consistent results with laboratory observations, providing valuable insights for the development of numerical models for the hydrodynamic analysis of bioinspired unmanned underwater vehicle systems.
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Biology
Clinton J. Moran, Kamryn E. Jebb, Leksi Travitz, David J. Coughlin, Shannon P. Gerry
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Zoology
Jacie L. Shuman, David J. Coughlin
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART A-ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2018)