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The Geometry and Mechanics of Insect Wing Deformations in Flight: A Modelling Approach

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Published in 2020 at "Insects"

DOI: 10.3390/insects11070446

Abstract: The nature, occurrence, morphological basis and functions of insect wing deformation in flight are reviewed. The importance of relief in supporting the wing is stressed, and three types are recognized, namely corrugation, an M-shaped section… read more here.

Keywords: mechanics insect; geometry mechanics; flight; geometry ... See more keywords