Bite force mechanics and allometry of piranha (Serrasalmidae)
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چکیده
The bite force of the piranha (Serrasalmidae) has drawn considerable attention due to its ability effectively capture and masticate prey. Herein, we analyze theoretical anterior forces using a lever approach compare them in-vivo maximum forces. We provide mechanics analysis that explains scaling allometry (Foutput) with length fish (l), Foutput?l2.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of The Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1751-6161', '1878-0180']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104296