Benthic diatoms navigate shear flows via hydrodynamic rolling and active gliding
Bohan Wang, Sheng Ding, Weiquan Jiang, Xinlei Guo, Rui Han, Li Zeng, Jianhua Wang, TJ Pedley
This study shows benthic diatoms use mechanical strategies to navigate shear flows, revealing how shear induces rolling and directional gliding on surfaces.
bioRxiv · May 13, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics