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In search of the pitching momentum that enables some lizards to sustain bipedal running at constant speeds

The forelimbs of lizards are often lifted from the ground when they start sprinting. Previous research pointed out that this is a consequence of the propulsive forces from the hindlimbs. However, despite forward acceleration being hypothesized as necessary to lift the head, trunk and forelimbs, some...

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Main Authors: Van Wassenbergh, Sam, Aerts, Peter
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: The Royal Society 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673163/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23658116
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.0241
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