The Kinematics of Jumping of Globular Springtail

Seiichi Sudo; Masahiro Shiono; Toshiya Kainuma; Atsushi Shirai; Toshiyuki Hayase

doi:10.5226/jabmech.3.85

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The Kinematics of Jumping of Globular Springtail

Seiichi Sudo, Masahiro Shiono, Toshiya Kainuma, Atsushi Shirai, Toshiyuki Hayase

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Keywords: Springtail Jump, Leaping Organ, Furcula, Aerodynamic Drag

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2013 Volume 3 Issue 1 Pages 85-91

DOI https://doi.org/10.5226/jabmech.3.85

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Abstract

This paper describes jumping behaviour of the globular springtails. Direct observations on the jumping and climbing behaviour of springtails were conducted in the laboratory. The kinematics of jumping in tiny springtails was analyzed with high-speed video camera system. The vertical climbing behaviour was analyzed in contrast to the jumping behaviour. The jumping performance of springtails was revealed.

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