Flipper flip-flop

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Wong, K
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Aspect ratio - Maneuverability - Marine biology;
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10.1038/scientificamerican0103-31a
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O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
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07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
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The genometry of plesiosaur flippers was studied. Plesiosaur were the marine reptiles found during the mesozoic era. Pliosauromorphs had low-aspect-ratio flippers optimized for maneuverability and attack. It was concluded that rather than lurking, they probably cruised leisurely over long distances in search of smaller, less elusive prey.
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