Sentences with phrase «shape of the fin»

The shape of the fin affects how the fish will move too.

Not exact matches

If every configuration of the universe were subject to a separate and independent law, or if very small differences between bodies — in their shape and size, for instance, — led to their obeying quite different laws, prediction would be fin - possible and the inductive method useless.

Now cut out triangle shaped tail fins for your fish and glue both the tail fin and buttons onto your paper to make all of your fish.

The familiar propeller scar on its left side and the shape of its dorsal fin are like a telltale fingerprint.

9 The Shark That Walks on Land: And other strange but true tales of mysterious sea creatures by Michael Bright, The Robson Press, # 12.99 / $ 16.99 This is a book about the ocean's marvels, mythical and real — among them the metre - long epaulette shark that does indeed walk on its paddle - shaped fins.

«These early, post-Devonian ray - finned fish provide the first glimpse of what is to come: an evolutionary profusion of body forms, fin shapes, and extraordinary jaws and teeth.

In an article publishing April 28 in the Open Access journal PLOS Biology, the researchers from Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois describe how they studied 22 animals called median / paired fin swimmers, in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

The African lungfish (Protopterus annectens) has lobe - shaped fins similar to those seen in the ancestors of the first vertebrates to walk on land.

«As pectoral fins evolve different shapes, behaviors, and mechanical properties, we've shown that the sensory system is also evolving with them,» said Brett Aiello, a PhD student in the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, and the lead author of the study.

The researchers then mapped the fin shape of each species on the phylogeny, allowing them to track fin evolution from their ancestral state to living species.

«As fins evolve to help fish swim, so does the nervous system: Study shows that shape and mechanics of fish fins evolve in parallel with the sensory system, tuned to swimming behavior.»

The study, published April 10, 2017 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, combined measurements of fin shape from hundreds of specimens of the Labridae family with fin mechanical properties and neural responses recorded from eight different Labrid species, commonly known as wrasses.

Lymph changes the shape of a tuna's fins as they dart through the water.

This time, the subject was the zebrafish, and the robot was a free - swimming unit with the coloration, size, aspect ratio, and fin shape of a fertile female member of the species.

First, they studied variation in the body shape and fin size of male and female live - bearing fishes.

Samples of fish species from the Poeciliidae family show the diversity in color, fin size and body shape.

To shrink its microprocessor circuitry elements to today's 22 - nanometer size — just 22 billionths of a meter — Intel had to develop a technology called tri-gate transistors in which silicon semiconductor material protrudes in fin - shaped ridges.

The simple body design of stingrays, specifically, a flattened body shape and side fins that start at the head and end at the base of their tail, makes them ideal to model bio-electromechanical systems on.

The color pattern, aspect ratio, and shape of the caudal fin of the mobile robotic fish used in our experiments matched that of a zebrafish.

I then came up with a sketch for where and how I wanted to sharks to be overlaid on the base dress, with the intention of creating shapes that resembled shark fins and trying to create motion by having the shark dive down in some areas and shoot up from the water in others.

Grab matching orange sandals, then accessorize with these chic mother - of - pearl earrings; the shape reminded me of fins!

You sew or glue white felt cut into the shape of teeth to the hood and then attach a cardboard fin to the back; paint or cover the fin beforehand so it is grey as well..

My first glimpse of Project One came from a second story balcony, revealing a sculptural, wasp - waisted shape bisected by a contrasting air intake and dorsal fin in matte black carbon fiber.

Besides these fins, we can reveal the overall shape of the new 6 - Series won't differ much from the outgoing model, though refinement will be done to every panel.

Most new designs are evolutions or derivations of what came before, with little variations in details, maybe as simple as integrating separate trunks into the body form, as was done in the early 1930s, or adding fins to enveloping shapes, as was done to the point of absurdity in the»50s.

With all that visible carbon fiber on this Mansory Torofeo you might just miss some of the tweaks they did between the Geneva show car and this sinister looking evolution... up front that completely new bumper looks to be the same, the air intakes are massive and the outer ones show two fins each that are in fact LED driving lights, but the front hood looks different, with a more pronounced Y - shape extrusion, mimicing the one we've seen on the doors of the Mansory Carbonado... the 1,250 hp Aventador based Bull.

These include the glowing window trim that outlines the window shape, an array of scents that can provide fragrance to the user's liking, and The windows have no B - pillars, with only a shark fin - style element to further accentuate this.

The Mansory Carbonado shows an evolution of the already complete aerodynamic kit they unveiled back in 2011 with a totally redesigned front bumper, a completely new rear section with fins that lead into the rear wing, 40 mm wider fenders up front and 50 mm wider fenders at the rear... and probably most impressive: a Y - shape on the doors themselves.

Wind tunnel tests had shown that the stability of H.J. Mulliner's Fastback Saloon was improved by shaping the rear wings like fins.

It's fitted to the lower part of the transmission and is fed cool air by the fin - shaped transmission case which is matched to wind - channelling vanes in the engine undercover.

A pair of distinctive, high, slender tail fins adorned with a foursome of bullet - shaped tail and reverse lights, marked a fabulous change from the modest fishtails of earlier years.

The H500 features a fastback profile and a generous rear passenger compartment — the most unique aspect of this fairly conservative shape are the fins positioned on the front fenders that flow into the windowsills.

This book covers a range of exciting topics including: Sharks Lose Teeth All The Time Sharks Are Older Than The Dinosaurs The Whale Shark Is The Largest Fish In The World Sharks» Stomachs Are Incredibly Tough The Megalodon Shark Is The Largest Shark That Ever Existed Sharks Are Cartilaginous Fish Sharks Do Not Prefer To Eat People Sharks Rarely Get Cancer Some Sharks Can Live In Freshwater, Too Sharks Are More Likely To Attack In Shallow Water Shark Fins Are A Delicacy In Some Cultures Sharks Have To Stay Active To Survive Sharks Come In All Shapes And Sizes Sharks Can Hear Very Well A Shark's Sense Of Smell Is Impressive Sharks Can Sense Electrical Impulses, Too Some Sharks Are World Travelers Sharks Sleep While Moving Some Sharks Can Fly Many Sharks Are Endangered Species We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will toof exciting topics including: Sharks Lose Teeth All The Time Sharks Are Older Than The Dinosaurs The Whale Shark Is The Largest Fish In The World Sharks» Stomachs Are Incredibly Tough The Megalodon Shark Is The Largest Shark That Ever Existed Sharks Are Cartilaginous Fish Sharks Do Not Prefer To Eat People Sharks Rarely Get Cancer Some Sharks Can Live In Freshwater, Too Sharks Are More Likely To Attack In Shallow Water Shark Fins Are A Delicacy In Some Cultures Sharks Have To Stay Active To Survive Sharks Come In All Shapes And Sizes Sharks Can Hear Very Well A Shark's Sense Of Smell Is Impressive Sharks Can Sense Electrical Impulses, Too Some Sharks Are World Travelers Sharks Sleep While Moving Some Sharks Can Fly Many Sharks Are Endangered Species We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will toOf Smell Is Impressive Sharks Can Sense Electrical Impulses, Too Some Sharks Are World Travelers Sharks Sleep While Moving Some Sharks Can Fly Many Sharks Are Endangered Species We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too.

Our guides can often distinguish different orca clans by the sounds that they make and even identify many of the individual orcas through the shapes and markings of their dorsal fins.

I can see the bend of snouts beneath the water, the flat, half - moon shape of their tails, the nub - like fins that sprout from their backs.

As each fin stroke closes the gap, a steeple - shaped structure of seemingly impossible proportions takes shape.

Diamond Head is a gorgeous piece of scenery shaped like a tuna's dorsal fin.

Snorkelling is the act of swimming through the sea with nothing other than a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel and, usually, fins.

There seems to be an infinite amount of different shapes, lengths, and fin set - ups.

Their distinctive body shape makes this particular type of whale easy to identify thanks to long pectoral fins, a knobby head and the mammal's unique water breaching style, but it's not usually found in Belize waters, so visitors were both taken aback by the sighting and thrilled.

Snorkelling (U.S.A. spelling: Snorkeling) is the sport of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped or curved breathing tube called a snorkel, and swim fins.

If you're familiar with the height and shape of the different blows, and if the wind isn't too strong, and if you're facing the whale head on, sometimes you can tell exactly what sort of whale you're seeing even if you don't get a glimpse of the body or the dorsal fin or some other telltale sign.

Cheep Cheeps have fins shaped like wings and may attack above the surface of the water by jumping out in an arc.

The Kickstarter campaign gives gamers the opportunity to determine the scope and scale of Dragon Fin Soup, directly influencing the shape of the game and participating during its development.

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«Frog Quartet» «I am fascinated by both the complexity of life — its many layers, colors, and myriad shapes — and its simplicity,» says Jennifer Brewer Stone, «the gentle curve of a single flower petal or the gradient from red to purple in a fin.»

The exhibit features over 30 artists from around the globe, all of whom were asked to draw inspiration from shapes and textures that may have surfaced in their imagery in the past; scaled, finned and feathered creatures.

The boards come in many of the standard shapes, «fishes, single - fins, twin - fins, funboards, longboards, and stand - up paddleboards.»

The fins use electro - active polymers that change shape with the application of electricity.

A single roof window allows a spectacular view of the night sky and extra head height is provided by a clever «fin» shaped roof which also helps the home to remain more stable when on the road.