5 Questions
What is the term for the type of mobility in animals that depend on their environment for transportation?
Passive locomotion
Which anatomical structures are sometimes referred to as locomotory organs or locomotory structures?
Wings and fins
What is the etymology of the term 'locomotion'?
Formed in English from Latin words meaning 'from a place' and 'motion'
What type of locomotion mechanism do migratory animals that travel vast distances typically have?
Costs very little energy per unit distance
What is an example of passive locomotion mentioned in the text?
Sailing (some jellyfish)
Test your knowledge of the various methods animals use to move from one place to another, including self-propelled locomotion like running, swimming, jumping, flying, and passive locomotion such as sailing, kiting, rolling, and riding other animals.
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