Enhanced flight performance by genetic manipulation of wing shape in Drosophila
Insect wing shapes are remarkably diverse and the combination of shape and kinematics determines both aerial capabilities and power requirements. However, the contribution of any specific morphological feature to performance is not known. Using targeted RNA interference to modify wing shape far beyo...
Main Authors: | Ray, Robert P., Nakata, Toshiyuki, Henningsson, Per, Bomphrey, Richard J. |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4773512/ |
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