K. R. Sutherland

Colonial Architecture Modulates the Speed and Efficiency of Multi-Jet Swimming in Salp Colonies

The paper compares swimming speed and energy efficiency across salp colony architectures, finding linear arrangements are faster and more efficient due to better frontal drag scaling.

A developmental ontology for the colonial architecture of salps

The paper defines a developmental ontology for salp colony architectures, identifying three developmental pathways that explain the diversity of adult colony forms.

Drivers of plankton community structure in intermittent and continuous coastal upwelling systems-from microscale in-situ imaging to large scale patterns

The paper uses in-situ imaging and machine learning to analyze plankton community structure in coastal upwelling systems, finding that microbial loop taxa drive structure in intermittent systems while primary production dominates in continuous systems.

The most efficient metazoan swimmer creates a 'virtual wall' to enhance performance

This study shows jellyfish create a virtual wall via vortex interactions to enhance swimming performance in open water.

Propulsive design principles in a multi-jet siphonophore

This study examines the propulsion mechanics of siphonophores, finding that thrust is generated during both jetting and refill phases, enhancing swimming performance by 17%.