Snake locomotion Flashcards
Modified scales on the ventral side are called?
scutes
what is lateral undulation
s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common
What is concertina movement?
extension of S-shaped loops to strike
What is Rectilinear movement? What type of snake uses this?
How effective is it?
-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective
What is sidewinding? Used by what snake?
-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid
s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common
lateral undulation
extension of S-shaped loops to strike
concertina movement
-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective
Rectilinear movement
-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid
sidewinding movement
What are the 4 snake locomotion?
Lateral undulation, concertina movement, rectilinear movement, and sidewinding movement