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The document summarizes an experimental study that used micro-particle image velocimetry (micro-PIV) to measure the fluid mechanics of blood flow inside the proboscis of a female mosquito during feeding. Key findings include: 1) The volumetric flow rate (Q) was measured to be 5.751 × 10-3 mm3/s and the time-averaged feeding speed (V) was 0.416 cm/s based on the diameter of the food canal. 2) Spectral analysis showed the velocity waveform has a clear peak at 6.1 Hz, indicating distinct pulsatile blood-suc
- Author
- Rina Zulwardi
- Language
- EN