Animal Locomotion
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Locomotion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how birds are adapted for flight.
Describe how frogs move both on land and in water.
Describe the difference between voluntary and involuntary movement in animals.
Describe the difference between walking and running in animals.
Describe the role of the notochord in the locomotion of chordates.
Explain how cilia and flagella help in the locomotion of unicellular organisms.
Explain how the structure of a bird’s wing helps it to fly.
A scientist observes two aquatic animals: one moves by undulating its entire body from side to side, while the other uses its limbs to paddle through water. Identify the likely animal groups and explain the advantages of each locomotion method.
Which animal uses jet propulsion for movement? (1) Octopus (2) Crab (3) Starfish (4) Turtle
Which of the following animals is adapted for burrowing? (1) Mole (2) Eagle (3) Dolphin (4) Giraffe
Which of the following animals is adapted for saltatory locomotion? (1) Kangaroo (2) Elephant (3) Whale (4) Crocodile
Which of the following animals uses parapodia for movement? (1) Earthworm (2) Leech (3) Nereis (4) Snail
Fill in the blank: The movement of a starfish is mainly due to its __________ system.
Fill in the blank: The movement of amoeba is called __________ movement.
Fill in the blank: The movement of animals from one place to another is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The movement of birds from one region to another for breeding is called __________.
True or False: All animals use the same method of locomotion.
True or False: All animals with wings can fly.
True or False: All mammals move by walking on four legs.
True or False: Fins help fish to maintain balance and direction while swimming.
