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Flippers provide lift, reduce draghumpback whale
The flippers of the humpback whale channel flow and increase aerodynamic efficiency due to tubercles or bumps.
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Body shape reduces frictiondolphin
The body of the dolphin has low friction in water by having an optimal length to diameter ratio.
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Tail fluke powers swimminghumpback whale
The tail fluke of the humpback whale breaks through the water as the tail is moved up and down, enabling powerful swimming.
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Moving efficiently through wateraquatic animals
Aquatic organisms move effectively through water by maximizing propulsion efficiency.
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Swimming efficientlysharks
Sharks are efficient swimmers in part due to their complex hydroskeleton.
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Body designed for fast, efficient swimmingshortfin mako shark
The bodies of shortfin mako sharks and some tuna are designed for fast, efficient swimming thanks to internalized red muscle associated with a force-transmission system.
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Tails aid fast swimmingswordfish
The tails of swordfish help them swim fast over long distances due to their stiffness and crescent shape.
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Fins provide streamlined shapetuna
Fins of ocean-going fish such as tuna are streamlined because they fit close to the body in depressions and grooves when not needed.
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Scales manipulate flowShortfin mako shark
Scales on sharks influence drag and thrust during swimming by manipulating fluid flow next to the body.
