Movement of the Stick Insect (IMAGE)

University of Cologne

Movement of the Stick Insect

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While the central nervous system has to actively control fast movements of large limbs, passive muscle force can suffice for the movement velocity and movement amplitude of small and light limbs.

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Arndt von Twickel <em>et al</em>.

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