How upstream wakes help fish with energy-efficient propulsion

Because of their flexible bodies, fish can use nearby vortices to accelerate forward, enabling passive propulsion.

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Scilight
Published
2026-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.1063/10.0046402
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Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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How upstream wakes help fish with energy-efficient propulsion

Anashe Bandari
Scilight
Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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How upstream wakes help fish with energy-efficient propulsion

Anashe Bandari
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Abstract

Because of their flexible bodies, fish can use nearby vortices to accelerate forward, enabling passive propulsion.

ScilightVol. 2026(35)
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Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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