A computational study of the hydrodynamics in the nasal region of a hammerhead shark (Sphyrna tudes)...
A computational study of the hydrodynamics in the nasal region of a hammerhead shark (Sphyrna tudes): implications for olfaction
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The hammerhead shark possesses a unique head morphology that is thought to facilitate enhanced olfactory performance. The olfactory chambers, located at the distal ends of the cephalofoil, contain numerous lamellae that increase the surface area for olfaction. Functionally, for the shark to detect chemical stimuli, water-borne odors must reach the...
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A computational study of the hydrodynamics in the nasal region of a hammerhead shark (Sphyrna tudes): implications for olfaction
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1330899248
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1330899248
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0059783
