5 Questions
What are the three basic forms of animal locomotion in the terrestrial environment?
Legged, limbless, rolling
What is a sliding component to locomotion made possible on?
Slippery surfaces like ice and snow
How have humans adapted to sliding over terrestrial snowpack and ice?
By using ice skates, snow skis, and toboggans
What do beavers take advantage of for locomotion over a short distance when passing from land into a lake or pond?
A mud slick known as a 'beaver slide'
What unusual method of movement do some snakes use on sand or loose soil?
"Sidewinding"
Test your knowledge about the different forms of animal locomotion in terrestrial environments, including legged and limbless movement, as well as rolling mechanisms. Explore the evolutionary adaptations that have occurred as animals transitioned from aquatic to terrestrial habitats.
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