The results show that, just as they are predicted, the piping system in the body portion is concentrated strong local pressure changes. Just as television or radio antenna is designed to be adapted to capture the electromagnetic signals, fish lateral line pipe system like an antenna mounted on a body surface, its configuration can sensitively reaction pressure changes.
“We are a very common fish found in this unique flow sensor design.” Co-author, associate professor Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University Rostov Trevor Rees explains, “These sensor networks on like a ‘hydraulic antenna’, so that the fish can get the water signal, and use this information in a variety of behavior. ”
The team used sophisticated model is developed in a professional taxidermist teacher’s help, so that they can record the data for the first time.
“You can not put a fish on the pressure sensor can also expect normal behavior.” Another paper author, professor of biological sciences Whitney Marine Laboratory, University of Florida, James said, “This is a creative way to use engineering and physics, biology questions answered other methods can not be answered. “
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