Snake locomotion Flashcards

1
Q

Modified scales on the ventral side are called?

A

scutes

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2
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what is lateral undulation

A

s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common

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3
Q

What is concertina movement?

A

extension of S-shaped loops to strike

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4
Q

What is Rectilinear movement? What type of snake uses this?
How effective is it?

A

-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective

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5
Q

What is sidewinding? Used by what snake?

A

-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid

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6
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s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common

A

lateral undulation

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7
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extension of S-shaped loops to strike

A

concertina movement

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8
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-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective

A

Rectilinear movement

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9
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-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid

A

sidewinding movement

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10
Q

What are the 4 snake locomotion?

A

Lateral undulation, concertina movement, rectilinear movement, and sidewinding movement

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