Flapping Tail Membrane in Bats Produces Potentially Important Thrust during Horizontal Takeoffs and Very Slow Flight

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Rick A. Adams ,

* E-mail: rick.adams@unco.edu

Affiliation School of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
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Emily R. Snode,

Affiliation School of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
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Jason B. Shaw

Affiliation School of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
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