Biological Science (7th Edition)
Biological Science (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134678320
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 45, Problem 8TYU
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The reason for the decrease in the energetic cost of the swimming as the fish grows.

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In fluids, the viscous force provides a resistance to the movement of animals. The large-sized animals have a high volume, which depends on the weight of the organisms.

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