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In gases (45)
In/on liquids (74)
In/on solids (67)

Change increases aerodynamic performance: common swift

Wings allow movement in viscous solutions: fairy fly

Vortex provides lift: parasitic wasp

Structures facilitate pollen dispersal: pine trees

Multiple joints allow circular movement: crustaceans

Wings provide lift for gliding: flying squirrel

Seedpod autorotates: sycamore

Wings enable glide: flying dragon

Underwater roots get oxygen: giant water-lily

Legs power high jumps: spittle bug

Low-energy air transport: flying squirrels

Body parts used to glide and steer: ants

Wings generate lift: honeybee

Wing overcomes resistance: Pallas's long-tongued bat

Group minimizes wind resistance: pelicans

Wings allow for silent flight: owls

Feet used to slow landings: true frogs

Multitasking on the move: pseudoscorpions

Bill reduces drag: black skimmer

Wing scales provide lift: butterflies

Skin aids gliding: gliding possums

Catapulting transports worms: nematode

Wingtip feathers increase aerodynamic efficiency: flying birds

Appendage causes high jumps: springtails

Hovering in mid air: hummingbirds

Abrupt flight patterns help evade predators: moths

Seeds dispersed over long distances: Anisoptera tree

Seeds disperse long distances: liana

Leading edge of seed creates vortex lift: maple

Seed glides to earth: Alsomitra vine

Desiccation eludes enemies: bdelloid rotifers

Flight path maintained: fruit fly

Legs synchronize during jumps: planthoppers

Strategy ensures smooth landings: honeybee

Bones maximize stiffness and strength: birds

Tongue moves fast: chameleons

Pollen catapults from flower: bunchberry

Beak provides streamlining: common kingfisher

Awns cause self-planting: spear grass

V-formation saves energy: great white pelican

Spring-like seed drills into ground: filaree

Microstructure offers efficient flight: dragonfly

Wings perform high-quality flight: insects

Wings fly efficiently over water: brown pelican