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Passive thrust production in animal propulsion: exploitation of velocity gradients for energy conservation

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Source: bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

DOI: 10.64898/2026.09.10.750785

Authors: Yangfan Zhang, Robin Thandiackal, Connor F. White, Jiacheng Guo, Yu Pan, Haibo Dong, George V. Lauder

Institutions: Harvard University, University of Virginia

Language: English

Topic: Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: closed

OpenAlex ID: W7213412583

Cites: 112

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