Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Middleton, Kevin
Second Advisor
Sumida, Stuart
Third Advisor
Owerkowicz, Tomasz
Abstract
Although many aspects of penguin biology have been studied, the feathers have received less attention except with regard to thermoregulation. The biomechanics of penguin feathers are the focus of this thesis. By studying penguins in comparison to other wing-propelled aquatic fliers, it may be possible to understand how penguin feathers evolved. Fourteen species were sampled, including aerial flyers, aerial flyers that are also wing propelled divers, as well as flightless wing propelled divers.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Katherine Elizabeth, "Feather biomechanics of penguins and other seabirds" (2012). Theses Digitization Project. 4166.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4166
