Arboreal locomotion is the locomotion of animals in trees. In habitats in which trees are present, animals have evolved to move in them. Some animals... 20 KB (2,377 words) - 20:56, 31 March 2024 |
Snake (redirect from Snake locomotion) movement of snakes in arboreal habitats has only recently been studied. While on tree branches, snakes use several modes of locomotion depending on species... 149 KB (15,049 words) - 10:18, 6 May 2024 |
Tree-kangaroo (section Locomotion) Tree-kangaroos are marsupials of the genus Dendrolagus, adapted for arboreal locomotion. They inhabit the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and far northeastern... 21 KB (2,201 words) - 17:13, 29 April 2024 |
Primate (section Locomotion) primarily ground-dwelling rather than arboreal, but all species have adaptations for climbing trees. Arboreal locomotion techniques used include leaping from... 158 KB (16,280 words) - 12:02, 2 May 2024 |
Brachiation (category Arboreal locomotion) (from "brachium", Latin for "arm"), or arm swinging, is a form of arboreal locomotion in which primates swing from tree limb to tree limb using only their... 12 KB (1,419 words) - 19:47, 2 December 2023 |
saltation, but over its evolution, its system has been built for arboreal locomotion. Although looking rather like a very small kangaroo, it can climb... 29 KB (3,034 words) - 05:39, 28 April 2024 |
Suspensory behavior (category Arboreal locomotion) Suspensory behaviour is a form of arboreal locomotion or a feeding behavior that involves hanging or suspension of the body below or among tree branches... 18 KB (2,202 words) - 17:29, 16 December 2023 |
Gait (category Terrestrial locomotion) pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Most animals use a variety of gaits, selecting... 13 KB (1,651 words) - 21:36, 5 January 2024 |
Bipedalism (redirect from Bipedal locomotion) moving arboreally and hopping on both feet simultaneously when on the ground. Many species of lizards become bipedal during high-speed, sprint locomotion, including... 79 KB (9,477 words) - 16:41, 2 May 2024 |
Concertina movement (category Terrestrial locomotion) could be used in lateral undulation and perform concertina. Arboreal concertina locomotion is employed on bare branches on trees, when secondary branches... 6 KB (704 words) - 20:58, 17 April 2024 |
Rhacophorus kio (section Arboreal Locomotion) Ya-Ping; Li, Jia-Tang (14 March 2022). "Genomic adaptations for arboreal locomotion in Asian flying treefrogs". Proceedings of the National Academy of... 13 KB (1,822 words) - 03:08, 11 December 2023 |
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary... 52 KB (5,897 words) - 06:31, 3 May 2024 |
machine to move smoothly with reduced shock Suspensory behavior, arboreal locomotion of primates Suspend to disk, also known as hibernation, powering... 2 KB (312 words) - 00:22, 18 April 2023 |
when in oestrus. Chimpanzees are adapted for both arboreal and terrestrial locomotion. Arboreal locomotion consists of vertical climbing and brachiation.... 118 KB (12,804 words) - 03:04, 6 May 2024 |
nails or ungulae that most other primates have. Marmosets have an arboreal locomotion similar to squirrels. They can hang onto trees vertically and leap... 32 KB (2,681 words) - 17:27, 6 April 2024 |
better force transfer through it - a very important function in arboreal locomotion. Chimpanzee scapulas also possess a considerably larger supraspinous... 15 KB (1,814 words) - 19:49, 29 June 2023 |
close relative the gray slender loris in its frequent use of rapid arboreal locomotion. It forms small social groups, containing adults of both sexes as... 11 KB (1,236 words) - 13:22, 7 April 2023 |
Coquerel's sifaka (section Locomotion) when propelling itself between branches or trunks. This style of arboreal locomotion is characteristic of most, if not all, lemurs. This particular lemur... 22 KB (2,770 words) - 02:45, 4 May 2024 |
R. H. (2006). "Orangutan positional behavior and the nature of arboreal locomotion in Hominoidea". American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 131 (3):... 36 KB (3,959 words) - 08:27, 14 April 2024 |
upper limbs are reminiscent of orangutans, which would indicate arboreal locomotion. However, this is much debated, as tree-climbing adaptations could... 65 KB (8,138 words) - 17:00, 4 May 2024 |
climb game environments The Climb 2, a sequel to The Climb Arboreal locomotion, animal locomotion while on trees, rocks, mountains, or cliffs Climbing salamander... 3 KB (408 words) - 11:15, 28 March 2024 |
Strepsirrhini (section Locomotion) extinct strepsirrhines are behaviorally diverse, although all are primarily arboreal (tree-dwelling). Most living lemuriforms are nocturnal, while most adapiforms... 82 KB (8,540 words) - 07:30, 7 April 2024 |
well underway by 4.4 million years ago, even with the ability for arboreal locomotion still present in the hands and limbs. Ardi's foot is a special area... 15 KB (1,513 words) - 21:10, 20 March 2024 |