Do Proximate Micro-Swimmers Synchronize their Gait?
Fluid Dynamics
2012-10-16 v1 Biological Physics
Abstract
In this fluid dynamics video, we show that low Reynolds number swimmers, such as Caenorhabditis (C.) elegans, synchronize their gait when swimming in close proximity to maximize utilization of space. Synchronization most likely results from steric hindrance and enhances the propulsive speed only marginally.
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@article{arxiv.1210.4071,
title = {Do Proximate Micro-Swimmers Synchronize their Gait?},
author = {Jinzhou Yuan and Kun He Lee and David M. Raizen and Haim H. Bau},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1210.4071},
year = {2012}
}
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