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Nature's Design Marvel: How Shark Skin's Denticles Adapt to Wide Speed Range
August 06, 2024
TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release:

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White sharks and extinct giant megalodons may swim at similar speeds

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New findings on how sharks achieve drag reduction could inspire the design of riblets for more efficient aircraft and boats. In their investigation of great white shark denticles, researchers from Tokyo Tech found that ridge height and spacing play crucial roles in dra . . .

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