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PLoS One April 2013 PMID 23112861

How archer fish achieve a powerful impact: hydrodynamic instability of a pulsed jet in Toxotes jaculatrix.

Alberto Vailati, Luca Zinnato, Roberto Cerbino

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The communication reflects high interest and moderate engagement, with comments like '¡Qué pasada de peces!' expressing amazement, and mentions of physics phenomena such as Rayleigh-Plateau instability indicating a deeper scientific understanding. The tone combines admiration and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of the research in understanding natural hydrodynamics and its broader relevance.

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Most discussions acknowledge and support the scientific explanation of the archer fish's water jet mechanics, showing agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Overall, participants are highly interested, exemplified by phrases like '¡Qué pasada de peces!' and references to the physics behind the jet, indicating enthusiasm and engagement.

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Posts actively reference the study, mention physics phenomena like Rayleigh-Plateau instability, and even recall previous research, showing moderate to deep engagement.

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The discussions highlight the significance of understanding the hydrodynamics of the fish's impact, suggesting recognition of its importance in biological physics and potential applications.

Abstract in brief

  • Archer fish use a precisely aimed water jet to knock down insects, overcoming their strong anchoring forces.
  • The study reveals that the fish's powerful impact isn't due to internal muscular amplification but results from a hydrodynamic instability of the jet, similar to inkjet printing processes.
  • The fish modulate the velocity of the water jet to create a large water drop that hits with high momentum, effectively employing an external hydrodynamic lever that reduces the need for specialized internal structures.]
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O espécime
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Referências: Artigos https://t.co/2hYaLWPS2b Sites https://t.co/y1kZ2JngIp https://t.co/sCHVjK16g5 https://t.co/quRcGiePqc https://t.co/yuU8rzFT28 Fotos Opérculo: https://t.co/dtVRrA9YsK Peixe arqueiro atirando em grilo: https://t.co/sCHVjK16g5

May 4, 2022 · 22 likes · 12,365 followers View post →
Pol Carrasco
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Qué pasada de peces

Jan 4, 2023 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 2,320 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
@cerbino · X

Many thanks to the author @CriNadot of the @repubblica article for mentioning our 2012 @PLOSONE physics study [with @albvai] in which we explained how comes that a jet of water can be such a killer weapon! [3/3] https://t.co/ZK1y2rKEZH

Jan 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,304 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
@cerbino · X

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Here is the paper where this is demonstrated https://t.co/wagssb7iR3

Mar 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,304 followers View post →
Jean-Philippe COLIN
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Cette vidéo est ralentie 14x ! Le jet est rendu plus puissant par un phénomène physique: l'instabilité de Rayleigh-Plateau. (Que je pense avoir compris mais que je ne vais pas tenter d'expliquer ici !) Publi : https://t.co/Hnw7KWM7MI https://t.co/mKID2W1lxe

Oct 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1,141 followers View post →
Mary WildBehav
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RT @PolCa98: Qué pasada de peces

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RT @cerbino: @gunsnrosesgirl3 Here is the paper where this is demonstrated https://t.co/wagssb7iR3

Mar 29, 2023 · 1 share · 1,812 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
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@gunsnrosesgirl3 Here is the paper where this is demonstrated https://t.co/wagssb7iR3

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Vencejos Toledo
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RT @PolCa98: Qué pasada de peces

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RT @PolCa98: Qué pasada de peces

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RT @PolCa98: Qué pasada de peces

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RT @PolCa98: Qué pasada de peces

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Pol Carrasco
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Qué pasada de peces

Jan 4, 2023 · 18 likes · 5 shares · 2,320 followers View post →
O espécime
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Referências: Artigos https://t.co/2hYaLWPS2b Sites https://t.co/y1kZ2JngIp https://t.co/sCHVjK16g5 https://t.co/quRcGiePqc https://t.co/yuU8rzFT28 Fotos Opérculo: https://t.co/dtVRrA9YsK Peixe arqueiro atirando em grilo: https://t.co/sCHVjK16g5

May 4, 2022 · 22 likes · 12,365 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
@cerbino · X

Many thanks to the author @CriNadot of the @repubblica article for mentioning our 2012 @PLOSONE physics study [with @albvai] in which we explained how comes that a jet of water can be such a killer weapon! [3/3] https://t.co/ZK1y2rKEZH

Jan 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,304 followers View post →
Jean-Philippe COLIN
@jp_colin · X

Cette vidéo est ralentie 14x ! Le jet est rendu plus puissant par un phénomène physique: l'instabilité de Rayleigh-Plateau. (Que je pense avoir compris mais que je ne vais pas tenter d'expliquer ici !) Publi : https://t.co/Hnw7KWM7MI https://t.co/mKID2W1lxe

Oct 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1,141 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
@cerbino · X

@albvai old memories coming back! https://t.co/xwI8Jn8Nc6 https://t.co/MoYs3LsWKV

Oct 11, 2021 · 1,304 followers View post →