Animal Locomotion, Physical Principles and Adaptations

Publication Year: 2017

Author / Editor: Malcolm S. Gordon, Reinhard Blickhan, John O. Dabiri, and John J. Videler

Overview: This book explores the fundamental physical principles and biological adaptations governing how different animals move. It integrates mechanical, physical, and evolutionary perspectives to analyze locomotion across diverse environments.

Key Topics Covered:

Basics of physical frameworks, scaling, and thermodynamics in locomotion
Animal biodiversity, origins, evolution, and ecological habitats
Swimming mechanics, fluid motion, scaling, and aquatic propulsion models
Natural flight history, aerodynamic lift/thrust mechanisms, and flight biodiversity