September 3rd, 2022

Ridges and riblets: Shark skin surfaces versus biomimetic models

Ridges and riblets: Shark skin surfaces versus biomimetic models

Ridges and riblets: Shark skin surfaces versus biomimetic models Molly K. Gabler-Smith, George V. Lauder ABSTRACT: Shark skin has been an inspiration for biomimetic materials and structures due to its role in reducing drag and enhancing thrust, properties believed to be due to the textured surface composed of ridges on the surface of individual tooth-like

Biomechanics of the jaws of spotted ratfish

Biomechanics of the jaws of spotted ratfish

Biomechanics of the jaws of spotted ratfish Amanda M. Herbert, Mason N. Dean, Adam P. Summers, Cheryl D. Wilga ABSTRACT: Elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates and rays) consume prey of a variety of sizes and properties, and the feeding mechanism typically reflects diet. Spotted ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei (Holocephali, sister group of elasmobranchs), consume both hard and

Updates on putative bull shark occurrences in the upper Mississippi River Basin

Updates on putative bull shark occurrences in the upper Mississippi River Basin

Updates on putative bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) occurrences in the upper Mississippi River Basin of North America Ryan Shell, Nicholas Gardner, Robert A. Hrabik ABSTRACT: A previous paper in this journal by Shell and Gardner assessed various factors around the exploration of the Mississippi River by bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas Müller and Henle, 1839) based