Publications by authors named "Guillaume Fosseries"
Zoology (Jena)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The origins of snakes may trace back to either burrowing, terrestrial, or marine reptiles, with swimming ability potentially varying among different snake lineages; some may not be able to swim at all.
- A systematic review of 3,951 snake species found that 89% had no information available; however, among 454 species studied, the majority were aquatic, indicating a predominance of swimming snakes.
- Testing on 103 snake species confirmed that all could swim, suggesting swimming is common across snakes and many land vertebrates, highlighting the need for further research on the performance and ecological roles of swimming in snakes.
Biomimetics (Basel)
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Replicating animal movements with robots allows researchers to manipulate key parameters and study complex biological systems effectively.
- The research focused on creating a snake robot that mimics the natural swimming movements of snakes, moving away from traditional rigid designs.
- By analyzing real snake anatomy and swimming patterns, the team developed a prototype that mimics the fluid lateral undulations of snakes, paving the way for more advanced autonomous snake robots.
