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Fish biomechanics / edited by Robert E. Shadwick, George V. Lauder.
| Other author | Shadwick, Robert Edward, 1953- |
| Other author | Lauder, George V. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, |
| Description | xiii, 542 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Book Series Package - Life Sciences [BSLFSC] |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Fish physiology series ; v. 23 Fish physiology v. 23. ^A720835 |
| Contents | Mechanics of respiratory pumps / E.L. Brainerd, L.A. Ferry-Graham -- Skull biomechanics and suction feeding in fishes / M.W. Westneat -- Functional morphology of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus / P.C. Wainwright -- The hydrodynamics and structural mechanics of the lateral line system / S. Coombs, S. Van Netten -- Skin and bones, sinew and gristle : the mechanical behavior of fish skeletal tissues / A.P. Summers, J.H. Long, Jr. -- Functional properties of skeletal muscle / D.A. Syme -- Structure, kinematics, and muscle dynamics in undulatory swimming / R.E. Shadwick, S. Gemballa -- Stability and maneuverability / P.W. Webb -- Fast-start mechanics / J.M. Wakeling -- Mechanics of pectoral fin swimming in fishes / E.G. Drucker, J.A. Walker, M.W. Westneat -- Hydrodynamics of undulatory propulsion / G.V. Lauder, E.D. Tytell -- Biomechanics and fisheries conservation / T. Castro-Santos, A. Haro. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2008357282 |
| ISBN | 0123504473 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780123504470 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |