Animal Locomotion
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Locomotion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the exoskeleton of arthropods affects their locomotion.
Describe how the structure of insect legs contributes to their ability to jump.
Describe the difference between movement and locomotion in animals.
Describe the main difference between terrestrial and aquatic locomotion in animals.
Describe the role of cilia in the locomotion of Paramecium.
Describe the role of the notochord in the locomotion of chordates.
Explain how hydrostatic skeletons enable movement in soft-bodied animals.
Explain how the structure of a bird’s wing aids in flight.
Which of the following animals uses flagella for locomotion? (1) Amoeba (2) Euglena (3) Hydra (4) Earthworm
Which of the following animals uses jet propulsion for locomotion? (1) Frog (2) Squid (3) Snake (4) Kangaroo
Which of the following animals uses undulatory locomotion? (1) Earthworm (2) Snake (3) Kangaroo (4) Bird
Which of the following is a primary adaptation for swimming in penguins? (1) Webbed feet (2) Flipper-like wings (3) Long neck (4) Prehensile tail
The alternating movement of legs on opposite sides of the body during walking is called the ________ gait.
The jumping movement of a grasshopper is an example of ________ locomotion.
The movement of a leech is an example of ________ locomotion.
The movement of a snake is best described as ________ locomotion.
True or False: All animals use the same mechanism for locomotion.
True or False: All animals with legs walk in the same way.
True or False: All mammals are capable of flight.
True or False: Birds have hollow bones to reduce body weight for flight.
