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Animal movement from one place to another is called ______.
Animal movement from one place to another is called ______.
locomotion
The seasonal movement of animals from one place to another in search of food, shelter, or breeding grounds is called ______.
The seasonal movement of animals from one place to another in search of food, shelter, or breeding grounds is called ______.
migration
The movement in response to a stimulus, without a specific direction is called ______.
The movement in response to a stimulus, without a specific direction is called ______.
kinesis
The movement in response to a stimulus, with a specific direction is called ______.
The movement in response to a stimulus, with a specific direction is called ______.
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The contraction and relaxation of muscles to move body parts is called ______ movement.
The contraction and relaxation of muscles to move body parts is called ______ movement.
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Skeletal muscles are attached to ______ and are used for voluntary movement.
Skeletal muscles are attached to ______ and are used for voluntary movement.
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The movement using fluid pressure, found in animals without a rigid skeleton is called ______ movement.
The movement using fluid pressure, found in animals without a rigid skeleton is called ______ movement.
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The movement using cilia, found in some single-celled organisms and invertebrates is called ______ movement.
The movement using cilia, found in some single-celled organisms and invertebrates is called ______ movement.
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The movement of legs in a specific pattern, found in animals with legs is called ______.
The movement of legs in a specific pattern, found in animals with legs is called ______.
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The movement through water, found in fish and some aquatic animals is called ______.
The movement through water, found in fish and some aquatic animals is called ______.
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Study Notes
Animal Movement
Types of Movement
- Locomotion: movement of an animal from one place to another
- Migration: seasonal movement of animals from one place to another in search of food, shelter, or breeding grounds
- Kinesis: movement in response to a stimulus, without a specific direction
- Taxis: movement in response to a stimulus, with a specific direction
Mechanisms of Movement
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Muscular Movement: contraction and relaxation of muscles to move body parts
- Skeletal Muscles: attached to bones, used for voluntary movement (e.g. walking, running)
- Smooth Muscles: found in internal organs, used for involuntary movement (e.g. digestion)
- Cardiac Muscles: found in the heart, used for involuntary movement (e.g. heartbeat)
- Hydrostatic Movement: movement using fluid pressure, found in animals without a rigid skeleton (e.g. worms, jellyfish)
- Ciliary Movement: movement using cilia, found in some single-celled organisms and invertebrates (e.g. paramecia, corals)
Examples of Animal Movement
- Walking: movement of legs in a specific pattern, found in animals with legs (e.g. humans, dogs)
- Swimming: movement through water, found in fish and some aquatic animals
- Flying: movement through air, found in birds, insects, and some mammals (e.g. bats)
- Crawling: movement using the entire body, found in animals without legs (e.g. snakes, worms)
Importance of Movement
- Survival: movement is necessary for finding food, escaping predators, and reproducing
- Adaptation: movement allows animals to adapt to their environment and respond to changes
- Evolution: movement has played a key role in the evolution of animal species and the development of new traits
Types of Animal Movement
- Locomotion is the movement of an animal from one place to another
- Migration is the seasonal movement of animals in search of food, shelter, or breeding grounds
- Kinesis is the movement of an animal in response to a stimulus, without a specific direction
- Taxis is the movement of an animal in response to a stimulus, with a specific direction
Mechanisms of Animal Movement
Muscular Movement
- Involves the contraction and relaxation of muscles to move body parts
- Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and used for voluntary movement, such as walking or running
- Smooth muscles are found in internal organs and used for involuntary movement, such as digestion
- Cardiac muscles are found in the heart and used for involuntary movement, such as the heartbeat
Non-Muscular Movement
- Hydrostatic movement uses fluid pressure and is found in animals without a rigid skeleton, such as worms and jellyfish
- Ciliary movement uses cilia and is found in some single-celled organisms and invertebrates, such as paramecia and corals
Examples of Animal Movement
- Walking involves the movement of legs in a specific pattern and is found in animals with legs, such as humans and dogs
- Swimming involves the movement of an animal through water and is found in fish and some aquatic animals
- Flying involves the movement of an animal through air and is found in birds, insects, and some mammals, such as bats
- Crawling involves the movement of an animal using its entire body and is found in animals without legs, such as snakes and worms
Importance of Animal Movement
- Movement is necessary for survival, as it allows animals to find food, escape predators, and reproduce
- Movement allows animals to adapt to their environment and respond to changes
- Movement has played a key role in the evolution of animal species and the development of new traits
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Test your knowledge of different types of animal movement, including locomotion, migration, kinesis, and taxis. Understand the mechanisms of movement, including muscular movement.
