BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
Rapid flapping and fiber-reinforced membrane wings are key to high-performance bat flight
M. Lauber, G. D. Weymouth, G. Limbert
This study shows that high-performance bat flight relies on rapid flapping and fiber-reinforced membrane wings, with specific kinematic and structural adaptations enhancing aerodynamic efficiency.
DOI 10.1101/2023.09.11.557136