Stoffwechsel und Bewegung

The physiology of movement and of metabolism involves concepts such as energetics, energy consumption and energy balance. Investigations on the mechanics of the swimming of water beetles, protozoans and fish, the jumping of grass-hoppers, or the flying of insects and humming birds present results and questions which indicate that satisfactory explanations require the application of methods and techniques of these two fields of research. A combination of both approaches and closer interdisciplinary cooperation is suggested.