Form, function, and divergence of a generic fin shape in small cetaceans
V. Pavlov, C. Vincent, B. Mikkelsen, J. Lebeau, V. Ridoux, U. Siebert
The paper examines the hydrodynamic design of tail flukes and dorsal fins in cetaceans, finding divergent adaptations for thrust production and swimming stability.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2020Evolutionary Biology