Abstract
Solen strictus Gould are mainly cave dwellers, using their axe feet to dig caves. The Solen strictus Gould also exhibit escape-swimming behavior when food, environment, and so on changes. In this paper, Solen strictus Gould were captured on a high-speed camera as they escaped, and it was found that the Solen strictus Gould whipped while the water spout between the axe foot and the mantle sprayed water outwards. The combined propulsion of these two methods allows the Solen strictus Gould to advance rapidly in a short time. It is calculated that the swimming speed of razor clams is positively correlated with their size and that the adult Solen strictus Gould can travel up to 12 times their body length per second. This study enriches the data on the behavioral characteristics of Solen strictus Gould and is of interest regarding Solen strictus Gould in artificial farming, marine fishing, offshore ecological restoration, and underwater bionic robot development.
Highlights
The ocean occupies 70.8% of the total surface area of the earth and contains rich resources
When the axe foot swings to the same direction as the direction of the shell, it begins to shrink into the shell
The Solen strictus Gould begins to glide, and the axe foot and the shell are kept in the same straight line to reduce swimming resistance and increase swimming distance
Summary
The ocean occupies 70.8% of the total surface area of the earth and contains rich resources. Exploring the motion mechanisms of underwater organisms and applying them to the study of underwater bionic robots could lead to the development of underwater bionic robots with better motion performance. This can help humans to develop and utilize marine resources and expand human activities and space in the ocean. Bionic underwater robots have extremely important applications in the exploration and development of marine resources, marine military security, and monitoring and protection of marine ecological environment [1,2]. The research on underwater bionic robots is a current research hotspot. The current motion capabilities of underwater robots are still dwarfed. Grasping and using the movement mechanisms of underwater creatures is a necessary scientific way to fundamentally improve the efficiency and function of bionic robots
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