Animal Locomotion

Types of Mobility

• Phoresis is a type of mobility in which one organism is carried by another, often seen in symbiotic relationships (e.g., barnacles on whales).

Reasons for Animal Movement

• Animals move primarily to find food, escape predators, reproduce, and seek shelter.
• Movement is essential for survival and adaptation in changing environments.

Passive Locomotion

• An example of passive locomotion is the transportation of organisms by water currents or wind, without their active involvement (e.g., seeds dispersing).

Migratory Animals

• Migratory animals typically utilize mechanisms such as guided navigation and energy-efficient flight patterns to cover extensive distances during migration periods.

Self-Propelled Locomotion

• An example of self-propelled locomotion is the swimming of fish, which actively move through water using fins.