Animal Locomotion: Purposes and Adaptations — NEET Biology
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Methods of locomotion performed by animals vary with their habitats and the demand of the situation. However, locomotion is generally for search of food, shelter, mate, suitable breeding grounds, favourable climatic conditions or to escape from enemies/predators.
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Q7. Which of the following is a reason why organisms perform locomotion?
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Correct answer: D — To escape predators
Locomotion helps organisms find food, mates, favorable climate, or avoid threats.
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Methods of locomotion performed by animals vary with their habitats and the demand of the situation. However, locomotion is generally for search of food, shelter, mate, suitable breeding grounds, favourable climatic conditions or to escape from enemies/predators.
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Locomotion and Movement, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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