Barbs of a feather lock together

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作者：
Lopatka, Alex
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来源：
PHYSICS TODAY | 2020年 / 73卷 / 04期
关键词：
Economic and social effects - Locks (fasteners) - Wings;
D O I：
10.1063/PT.3.4449
中图分类号：
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号：
0702 ;
摘要：
When a bird extends its wings in flight, microscopic fasteners stick to each other to prevent gaps between the feathers and improve the bird's macroscopic maneuverability.
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页码：20 / 21
页数：2
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