Integrative Animal Physiology

综合动物生理学

• 批准号: 1000227969-2011
• 负责人: Shadwick, Robert
• 金额: $ 14.57万
• 依托单位: University of British Columbia
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Canada Research Chairs
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=643195
• 关键词: Integrative; Animal; Physiology

My research in animal biomechanics uses a multidisciplinary, mechanistic approach with experimental tools from engineering, mechanics, physiology, and biochemistry. We will conduct integrative studies of biomechanics in fishes, particularly the specializations that power high- speed and unsteady manoeuvres. We will study the hydrodynamics of thrust production by lunate tails, a convergent feature of certain fishes and cetaceans. We will also expand the scope of new research on the biomechanics and the evolution of large body size in whales. This will involve studies of specialized anatomy of the head and jaws, the vascular system, and the mechanics and energetic of engulfment feeding.

我在动物生物力学的研究使用多学科，机械方法与实验工具，从工程，力学，生理学和生物化学。我们将进行鱼类生物力学的综合研究，特别是高速和不稳定机动的动力专业。我们将研究弦月形尾巴产生推力的流体动力学，这是某些鱼类和鲸目动物的会聚特征。我们还将扩大对鲸鱼生物力学和大型体型进化的新研究范围。这将涉及头部和颌骨的专门解剖学，血管系统，以及吞食进食的力学和能量的研究。