Leaky Flow through Simplified Physical Models of Bristled Wings of Tiny Insects during Clap and Fling
In contrast to larger flight-capable insects such as hawk moths and fruit flies, miniature flying insects such as thrips show the obligatory use of wing–wing interaction via “clap and fling” during the end of upstroke and start of downstroke. Although fling can augment...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Fluids |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/3/2/44 |