Limits to optimization: Fluid dynamics, adhesive strength and the evolution of shape in limpet shells

Journal of Experimental Biology

Volumn 203, Issue 17, 2000, Pages 2603-2622

  Denny, M W ^a  

^a STANFORD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Drag; Evolution; Hydrodynamic force; Lift; Limpet; Optimization; Shell morphology

Indexed keywords

ADAPTATION; ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BIOLOGICAL MODEL; FRICTION; MOLLUSC; PHYSIOLOGY; PRESSURE; WATER FLOW;

ADAPTATION, PHYSIOLOGICAL; ANIMAL; FRICTION; MODELS, BIOLOGICAL; MOLLUSCA; PRESSURE; SUPPORT, U.S. GOV'T, NON-P.H.S.; WATER MOVEMENTS;

EID: 0033805819     PISSN: 00220949     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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