- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Locomotion and Movement
NEET · Zoology · Locomotion and Movement
What is an example of an organism that can use its structures for...
Options
- AAmoeba
- BParamoecium
- CHydra
- DHuman
Correct answer
C. Hydra
Step-by-step solution
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.Hydra can use its tentacles for capturing its prey and also use them for locomotion.Breathing and blinking are examples of movements that are not locomotions.Hydra can use its tentacles for capturing its prey and also use them for locomotion.In human beings, we use limbs for changes inbody postures and locomotion as well.Animals perform locomotion for the search of food, shelter, mate, suitable breeding grounds, favourable climatic conditions or to escape from enemies/predators.