The following paper has been accepted for publication in Scientific Reports.
“Relationship between Caudal Fin Closing Motion and Acceleration Capability of Rudarius ercodes Balistiform Locomotion”
(Takehiro Fuji, Hiroaki Sumikawa, Naoya Hirata, Yoshihiro Kimori, Masafumi Kato and Takashi Fukue)
This paper examines the relationship between the caudal fin’s closing motion and the acceleration capability of Balistiform locomotion in the case of Rudarius ercodes (Amimehagi in Japanese) through motion observation and 3D-CFD analysis.
This research was conducted with Kato-Sama, Hirata-Sama, and Kimori-Sama from Notojima Aquarium and Sumikawa-Sensei from Iwate University. We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in this research.