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Bat/pterosaur wing shape

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I was wondering over this picture....

 

membrane-extent.png

 

Do Bats, also have different wing shapes like this?

Most Bat wings look all the same to me. For pterosaurs it's still under speculation.

 

Any Bat Experts care to tell us more?

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.

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What's the advantage of having a broad wing or a narrow wing?

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.

Interesting....

 

but long, narrow wings will need wind or else they can't fly right?

Long wings can work just fine in still air - look at gulls. It's just a question of being more economical vs. more nimble.

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