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Model of collective fish behavior with hydrodynamic interactions

arXiv:1705.07821 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.120.198101

Abstract

Fish schooling is often modeled with self-propelled particles subject to phenomenological behavioral rules. Although fish are known to sense and exploit flow features, these models usually neglect hydrodynamics. Here, we propose a novel model that couples behavioral rules with far-field hydrodynamic interactions. We show that (1) a new "collective turning" phase emerges; (2) on average individuals swim faster thanks to the fluid; (3) the flow enhances behavioral noise. The results of this model suggest that hydrodynamic effects should be considered to fully understand the collective dynamics of fish.

6 pages, 5 figures + Supplementary Material: 6 pages, 5 figures

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