A new look at the Dynamic Similarity Hypothesis: the importance of swing phase
Summary The Dynamic Similarity Hypothesis (DSH) suggests that when animals of different size walk at similar Froude numbers (equal ratios of inertial and gravitational forces) they will use similar size-corrected gaits. This application of similarity theory to animal biomechanics has contributed to...
Main Authors: | David A. Raichlen, Herman Pontzer, Liza J. Shapiro |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2013-08-01
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Series: | Biology Open |
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Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/2/10/1032 |
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