1. Locomotion Flashcards

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Locomotion

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Movement or the ability to move from one place to another

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Methods of running

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Running
Gliding
Powered flight
Hopping/Leaping
Swimming
Climbing

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Adaptions of running

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Long limb bones
Lightweight skeleton
Missing bones for extended movement
Flexible spine
Claws, running spikes
Tiny hairs for grip on ice

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Adaptions for climbing

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Keratinized nails/claws for grip
Long limb bones
Opposable hands and feet
Prehensile tail
Brachiation

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Adaptions for gliding

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Lightweight skeleton
Patigum
Tail for direct movement

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Adaptions for powered flight

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Lightweight bones, honeycomb structure
Long bones for structure
Feathers for flight
Beaks (streamline)
Deep, solid breast bone

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Adaptions for swimming

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Long tale for propulsion
Short neck, elongated head
Interlocked vertebrae for speed
Forelimbs for steering

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Adaptions for hopping/leaping

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Strong muscles
Elastic tendons
Long, powerful hind limbs
Tail for propulsion

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Brachiation

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Swinging by hands
Long fingers, short thumbs

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