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Geometric parameters of the model organism
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| s | Polar radius of spheroid head |
| r | Equatorial radius of spheroid head |
| λ | Wavelength of the tail |
| Nλ | Number of helical turns |
| B | Wave amplitude |
| L | Length of the tail |
| Rtail | Tail radius |
| Dtail | Tail diameter |
| f | Frequency |
| Rch | Channel radius |
| Lch | Channel length |
