Fish Simulations Provide New Insights Into Energy Costs of Swimming (IMAGE)

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Fish Simulations Provide New Insights Into Energy Costs of Swimming

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A new computational analysis suggests that maximizing swimming speeds while minimizing energy costs depends on an optimal balance between a fish's muscle dynamics and the way its size, shape, and swimming motion affect its movement through water.

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zhan zhang, unsplash.

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