In Vivo Time-Resolved Microtomography Reveals the Mechanics of the Blowfly Flight Motor.

Authors :: Walker, Simon M.
Schwyn, Daniel A.
Mokso, Rajmund
Wicklein, Martina
Müller, Tonya
Doube, Michael
Stampanoni, Marco
Krapp, Holger G.
Taylor, Graham K.
Source :: PLoS Biology. Mar2014, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p1-12. 12p. 6 Diagrams, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: : Time-resolved X-ray microtomography permits a real-time view of the blowfly in flight at a previously unprecedented level of detail, revealing how the tiny steering muscles work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *ANIMAL flight
*X-ray computed microtomography
*BLOWFLIES
*WINGS (Anatomy)
*MECHANICS (Physics)

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