The geometry of life: testing the scaling of whole-organism surface area and volume using sharks

The ratio of surface area to volume is a key biological parameter that underpins our understanding of physiology across all levels of biological organization. Surfaces control the rate of key reactions and processes operating within the body and between organisms and their environment. Our understan...

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Main Authors: Joel Harrison Gayford, Duncan J. Irschick, Johnson Martin, Andrew Chin, Jodie L. Rummer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2025-06-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.242205
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