Mouse Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I was wondering over this picture.... Do Bats, also have different wing shapes like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttyo888 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Most Bat wings look all the same to me. For pterosaurs it's still under speculation. Any Bat Experts care to tell us more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokele Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 They have very different shapes. Some bats have wing membranes that join at the ankle, others at the knee, and the aspect ratio can vary a lot - some are long and thin, others short and broad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 What's the advantage of having a broad wing or a narrow wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokele Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Narrow wings have high lift-to-drag, leading to very economical flight. However, broad wings have much higher maneuverability. That's why active aerial predators like hawks have broad wings, while long-distance seabirds have long, narrow wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttyo888 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Interesting.... but long, narrow wings will need wind or else they can't fly right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokele Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Long wings can work just fine in still air - look at gulls. It's just a question of being more economical vs. more nimble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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