Bow Wave Riding of Dolphins

Bow Wave Riding of Dolphins

Dolphins riding bow waves were observed through underwater viewing ports. The postures assumed by the dolphins show that they present their bodies rather than the ventral surfaces of their flukes to the propellant forces of the bow wave.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1961-10, Vol.134 (3484), p.1011-1012
1. Verfasser: Yuen, H S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bow waves
Chlorophylls
Dolphins
Fisheries
Hydrodynamics
Phosphorus
Plankton
Porpoises
Posture
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Zusammenfassung:Dolphins riding bow waves were observed through underwater viewing ports. The postures assumed by the dolphins show that they present their bodies rather than the ventral surfaces of their flukes to the propellant forces of the bow wave.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.134.3484.1011