Locomotory Behavior of Water Striders with Amputated Legs

The stability of the body during locomotion is a fundamental requirement for walking animals. The mechanisms that coordinate leg movement patterns are even more complex at water–air interfaces. Water striders are agile creatures on the water surface, but they can be vulnerable to leg damage, which c...

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Main Authors: Javad Meshkani, Hamed Rajabi, Alexander Kovalev, Stanislav N. Gorb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/7/524