1. Locomotion Flashcards
Locomotion
Movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Methods of running
Running
Gliding
Powered flight
Hopping/Leaping
Swimming
Climbing
Adaptions of running
Long limb bones
Lightweight skeleton
Missing bones for extended movement
Flexible spine
Claws, running spikes
Tiny hairs for grip on ice
Adaptions for climbing
Keratinized nails/claws for grip
Long limb bones
Opposable hands and feet
Prehensile tail
Brachiation
Adaptions for gliding
Lightweight skeleton
Patigum
Tail for direct movement
Adaptions for powered flight
Lightweight bones, honeycomb structure
Long bones for structure
Feathers for flight
Beaks (streamline)
Deep, solid breast bone
Adaptions for swimming
Long tale for propulsion
Short neck, elongated head
Interlocked vertebrae for speed
Forelimbs for steering
Adaptions for hopping/leaping
Strong muscles
Elastic tendons
Long, powerful hind limbs
Tail for propulsion
Brachiation
Swinging by hands
Long fingers, short thumbs