Animal Locomotion Quiz
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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?

  • Muscular hydrostats
  • Use of jointed legs (correct)
  • Radial symmetry
  • Elastic recoil
  • What is the primary method of locomotion for most fish?

  • Jet propulsion
  • Flapping wings
  • Walking on fins
  • Undulatory movement (correct)
  • Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of locomotion and movement with this quiz! Explore different types of animal movement, from the slithering of snakes to the characteristics of arthropod locomotion and the primary methods of locomotion for fish. See how much you know about the fascinating ways animals move in their environments.

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