Fish biomechanics - Shadwick, Robert Edward 1953-.; Lauder, George V. (Amsterdam Boston Academic Press, 2006)
Mechanics of respiratory pumps / E.L. Brainerd, L.A. Ferry-Graham -- Skull biomechanics and suction feeding in fishes / M.W. Westneat -- Functional morphology of the pharyngeal jaw apparatus / P.C. Wainwright -- The hydrodynamics and structural mechanics of the lateral line system / S. Coombs, S. Van Netten -- Skin and bones, sinew and gristle : the mechanical behavior of fish skeletal tissues / A.P. Summers, J.H. Long, Jr. -- Functional properties of skeletal muscle / D.A. Syme -- Structure, kinematics, and muscle dynamics in undulatory swimming / R.E. Shadwick, S. Gemballa -- Stability and maneuverability / P.W. Webb -- Fast-start mechanics / J.M. Wakeling -- Mechanics of pectoral fin swimming in fishes / E.G. Drucker, J.A. Walker, M.W. Westneat -- Hydrodynamics of undulatory propulsion / G.V. Lauder, E.D. Tytell -- Biomechanics and fisheries conservation / T. Castro-Santos, A. Haro.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Biomechanics; Fishes -- Physiology; Fishes -- physiology; Biomechanics