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Types of Locomotion and Movement

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Which structures can be used for both capturing prey and locomotion?

Amoeba's protoplasm
Human limbs
Paramoecium's cilia
Hydra's tentacles (correct)

What does the text suggest about movements and locomotion?

Locomotion is independent of other forms of movement
They are interconnected and cannot be studied separately (correct)
All movements are also locomotions
Movements are always a form of locomotion

What is the definition of locomotion?

Use of limbs for changes in body postures
Movement of cilia, flagella, and tentacles in organisms
Streaming of protoplasm in unicellular organisms
Voluntary movements resulting in a change of place or location (correct)

Why do animals perform methods of locomotion?

<p>To search for food, shelter, mate, or escape from predators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a simple form of movement mentioned in the text?

<p>$Streaming$ $of$ $protoplasm$ $in$ $unicellular$ $organisms$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Locomotion

The act of moving from one place to another.

Protoplasm Streaming

Movement of the internal contents of a cell, often referred to as cytoplasmic streaming.

Tentacles

Structures used for capturing prey, often involved in movement.

Locomotion and Movement

Locomotion and movement are deeply interconnected and cannot be studied in isolation.

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Why Animals Move

Reasons why animals move, including finding food, shelter, mates, or escaping predators.