College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 11:41:11
Major
Biomedical Science
Honors Course
3100:499
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
Animals use muscles for movement, but some have evolved mechanisms to exceed maximum power used in a motion known as power amplification. In this literature review, I analyzed and compared the evolution of structures capable of power amplification between species. Structures capable of power amplification were broken down into the basic components of the engine, amplifier, and tool. The species analyzed were found to possess necessary structures for power amplification which were relatively similar to each other in morphology, but varied greatly in function. The ease with which these structures evolved was evaluated based on the amount of divergence which occurred in the organisms, and convergent evolution across clades. The complexity of the structural modifications and components needed to perform power amplification was not the same across species. While there is some insight on the evolution of power-amplified structures, overall, more research needs to be done in determining the rate of evolutionary change.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Henry Astley
First Reader
Dr. Brian Bagatto
Second Reader
Dr. Peter Niewiarowski
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Brian Bagatto
Recommended Citation
Asif, Rayhan, "Power Amplification Strategies Across Animals" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1340.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1340
Included in
Biological and Chemical Physics Commons, Biomechanics Commons, Comparative and Evolutionary Physiology Commons, Entomology Commons, Motor Control Commons, Systems and Integrative Physiology Commons