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Research project detail

Locomotory uniqueness in a freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium lamarrei: A biophysical approach

Locomotion is crucial in the prey-predation relationship in animals, and it is frequently recognised as one of the most important factors influencing the evolutionary success of a species for survival. Our research organism, Macrobrachium lamarrei, is a freshwater prawn species with sophisticated locomotory patterns and complicated biomechanical perspectives, making it a unique species for investigating movement biophysics and associated physiology. The organism's peculiar morphometrics, along with abdominal flexibility, make it ideal for ultra-fast swimming. The purpose of this study is to look at the possible biomechanics of fast movement in prawns and provide insight on the evolutionary success of this locomotory activity.

Project Information

  • Project Coordinator: Chayan Munshi
  • Research Intern: Ishika Pal