Winged forelimbs of the small theropod dinosaur Caudipteryx could have generated small aerodynamic forces during rapid terrestrial locomotion
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35966-4
Abstract: Pennaceous feathers capable of forming aerodynamic surfaces are characteristic of Pennaraptora, the group comprising birds and their closest relatives among non-avian dinosaurs. However, members of the basal pennaraptoran lineage Oviraptorosauria were clearly flightless, and the… read more here.
Keywords: rapid terrestrial; could generated; aerodynamic forces; pennaceous feathers ... See more keywords
Terrestrial locomotion in American eels (Anguilla rostrata): How substrate and incline affect movement patterns.
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icaa016
Abstract: Fishes overcome a variety of challenges in order to invade the terrestrial environment. Terrestrial invasions by fish occur over a variety of environmental contexts. In order to advance their bodies on land, fishes capable of… read more here.
Keywords: substrate incline; locomotion; anguilla rostrata; terrestrial locomotion ... See more keywords
Enhancing Remote Inspection With Hybrid Aerial–Terrestrial Locomotion Using a Minimalist Passive Multilegged System
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DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2025.3560857
Abstract: The inspection capabilities of autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) in confined spaces face significant environmental constraints. Traditional ground locomotion solutions incorporating additional actuators increase system bulk, limiting accessibility. This research presents Multilegged Integrated Locomotion for Long-range… read more here.
Keywords: system; navigation; aerial terrestrial; locomotion ... See more keywords
Trade-offs between aquatic and terrestrial locomotion and functional parallelism in Desmognathus salamanders
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.20111
Abstract: A trade-off between aquatic and terrestrial locomotion is self-evident at broad phylogenetic scales. While the effects of more subtle trade-offs in the evolution of closely related species are less clear, they are hypothesized to drive… read more here.
Keywords: ecomorphs; locomotion; terrestrial locomotion; performance ... See more keywords