NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
What are some examples of movements that are not locomotions?
Options
- AFlying and swimming
- BBreathing and blinking
- CWalking and running
- DWalking and Flying
Correct answer
B. Breathing and blinking
Step-by-step solution
Movement is one of the significant features of living beings. Streaming of protoplasm in the unicellular organisms like Amoeba is a simple form of movement.Movement of cilia, flagella and tentacles are shown by many organisms. The term "locomotion" is used for forms of movement where a change of place or location occurs.Walking, running, climbing, flying, swimming are all some forms of locomotory movements. Breathing and blinking are examples of movements that are not locomotions. Breathing and blinking are example