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Commun Biol September 2021 PMID 34475510

Tails stabilize landing of gliding geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks.

Robert Siddall, Greg Byrnes, Robert J Full, Ardian Jusufi

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What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the novel landing strategy of geckos, with phrases like 'unique landing technique' and comparisons to other scientific titles, highlighting fascination with the biomechanics. The tone mixes admiration, curiosity, and recognition of scientific significance, reflecting a positive overall perception of the research's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study reveals an important and interesting finding about gecko behavior, indicated by positive mentions like 'unique landing technique' and recognizing the scientific significance.

InterestHigh interest

The topic generates high interest, especially with comments suggesting curiosity about the research, such as referencing how the work is 'truly the queen of the sciences' and noting the potential appeal of the paper.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include some engagement with the methodology and implications, like mentioning Tails' role in stabilizing landing and referencing experiments with robotic models, which shows moderate interest and understanding.

ImpactModerate impact

While not all discussions explicitly state the impact, references to the study as potentially transformative and the suggestion that it's a paper 'you would read' imply it has meaningful scientific importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study observes that gliding geckos, unlike other specialized gliders, crash headfirst into tree trunks at high speeds and then use their tails and body movements to stabilize their landing.
  • High-speed videos and modeling suggest that tails play a crucial role in the fall arresting response (FAR) by helping to slow and control the gecko's impact, with longer tails providing better stability.
  • Experiments with a soft robotic model mimicking the gecko's tail behavior confirmed that active tail reflexes improve landing success and reduce the need for strong adhesive foot forces, especially with longer tails.
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Ainsley S
@americanbeetles.bsky.social · Bluesky

prepping biomechanics lecture materials, this is truly the queen of the sciences

Oct 15, 2024 · 32 likes · 5 shares View post →
Prof. Christine Böhmer
@VertEvo · X

Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs and tail Siddall et al 2021 Commun Biol. Tails stabilize landing of gliding #geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks https://t.co/c0rOxFHe4z

Oct 13, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,181 followers View post →
KatherineMunro
@KatherineAMunro · X

"Tails stabilize landing of gliding geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks" - now that's a journal article I would read! What are some excellent paper titles you've seen before? https://t.co/5QSGR3EHh8

Sep 6, 2021 · 1,024 followers View post →
Dr Pauline Provini
@PaulineProvini · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 642 followers View post →
Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 287 followers View post →
Zoology & Functional Morphology of Vertebrates
@BoehmerGroup · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 242 followers View post →

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Ainsley S
@americanbeetles.bsky.social · Bluesky

prepping biomechanics lecture materials, this is truly the queen of the sciences

Oct 15, 2024 · 32 likes · 5 shares View post →
Zoology & Functional Morphology of Vertebrates
@BoehmerGroup · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 242 followers View post →
Kuzco
@Kuzco297 · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 287 followers View post →
Dr Pauline Provini
@PaulineProvini · X

RT @VertEvo: Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs…

Oct 13, 2021 · 3 shares · 642 followers View post →
Prof. Christine Böhmer
@VertEvo · X

Unique landing technique: crashing head-first with tree trunk followed by pitchback of upper body anchored by only hind limbs and tail Siddall et al 2021 Commun Biol. Tails stabilize landing of gliding #geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks https://t.co/c0rOxFHe4z

Oct 13, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,181 followers View post →
Hiro Namiki
@UTRCAST · X

Siddall, R., Byrnes, G., Full, R. J., & Jusufi, A. (2021). Tails stabilize landing of gliding geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks. Communications Biology, 4(1), 1-12. https://t.co/U3jmr9IkaW https://t.co/PefjkqD4Od

Sep 7, 2021 · 140 followers View post →
KatherineMunro
@KatherineAMunro · X

"Tails stabilize landing of gliding geckos crashing head-first into tree trunks" - now that's a journal article I would read! What are some excellent paper titles you've seen before? https://t.co/5QSGR3EHh8

Sep 6, 2021 · 1,024 followers View post →