Biomechanics in Animal Behaviour

Biomechanics in Animal Behaviour

Biomechanics in Animal Behaviour, edited by R.W. Blake and P. Domenici, explores the connection between animal behaviour and biomechanics. It explains how physical and mechanical factors influence animal movement and behaviour, examining concepts such as hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, kinematics, and the mechanical properties of biological materials.

Key Features:

• Behaviour and Biomechanics: Integrates the study of animal behaviour with biomechanical principles.
• Animal Movement: Explores the physical factors that influence how animals move and act.
• Hydrodynamics: Examines how water-related forces affect animal movement and behaviour.
• Aerodynamics: Explores the role of air resistance and aerodynamic forces in animal movement.
• Kinematics: Discusses how movement patterns and motion influence animal behaviour.
• Mechanical Properties: Examines how the physical properties of biological materials affect behaviour.
• Behavioural Constraints: Explains how biomechanical factors can determine or limit animal actions.
• Scientific Applications: Shows how biomechanics helps researchers evaluate and predict animal behaviour.