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Black-spotted Boxfish is Sturdy yet Streamlined
The shape of the black-spotted boxfish does not look streamlined: its body is lined with stiff sc...

Maple Seeds Remain Airborne for Long Periods of Time
When a maple seed rotates in the air, it forms a small vortex of air at the wing (a wingtip vorte...

Dolphin Skin has Little Water Drag
Dolphins have highly elastic skin that forms dents when the dolphin swims at high speeds. This re...

Bluegill Pectoral Fins Lower Water Resistance
Bluegills sweep their pectoral fins forward, then cup the top and bottom of the fins into a U-sha...

Sharks’ Placoid Scales Have Low Water-resistance
Sharks’ Placoid scales have V-shaped grooves that reduce water drag by creating tiny vortices as ...

Tuna Experience Little Water Drag
Tuna can swim through the ocean at high speeds thanks to their streamlined body, large crescent-s...

Humpback Whales’ Fins Designed for Energy-saving
Humpback whales are characterized by their long pectoral fins, which can grow to be one third of ...

Kingfishers Are Master Divers with a Special Beak
The kingfisher, also known as the “flying jewel,” extends its beautiful body in a straight line, ...