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What type of movement is exhibited by a snake as it slithers along the ground?
What type of movement is exhibited by a snake as it slithers along the ground?
- Contraction
- Flexion
- Extension
- Peristalsis (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of arthropod locomotion?
Which of the following is a characteristic of arthropod locomotion?
- Muscular hydrostats
- Use of jointed legs (correct)
- Radial symmetry
- Elastic recoil
What is the primary method of locomotion for most fish?
What is the primary method of locomotion for most fish?
- Jet propulsion
- Flapping wings
- Walking on fins
- Undulatory movement (correct)
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Locomotion in Animals
- Snakes exhibit a sinuous, wave-like movement as they slither along the ground.
Arthropod Locomotion
- A characteristic of arthropod locomotion is the use of multiple legs and/or appendages to move.
Fish Locomotion
- Most fish move primarily through a method of locomotion called swimming, which involves the use of their fins to propel themselves through water.
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