What is locomotion in biology
Locomotion stands for change of position. Not all but many organisms possess body parts to help them locomote. Several evolutionary events have occurred directed by advantages obtained by efficient locomotory structures. The reason for the same is very simple- many organisms are heterotrophs; if they can locomote they can obtain food to fulfil their needs. Locomtory structures could include simple subcellular structures like cilia and flagella which help several organisms like bacteria and paramecium to locomote. Cilia and flagella are structures made up of protein. Pseudopodia of amoeba help it to locomote. In several lower animals, we have muscles that help them to move. Because we can very accurately control our movements we have achieved great results from civilisations to setting up eyes on Mars, ofcours complemented by our smart brain.
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What is locomotion?
Locomotion stands for change of position by organisms which helps them get food and other resources it needs for itself.
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