Gait of Animals
Gait of Animals: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Gait of Animals, Movement in Earthworms, Body Structure of Snakes & Movements in Organisms etc.
Important Questions on Gait of Animals
Identify the following and write down its name.


Match the pictures and write down the name of the organisms.

Which of the organisms given below can swim and walk?

Tabulate the below organisms on the basis of their mode of locomotion.
Fox | Snail | Dragonfly | Lion | Crocodile | Crow | Parrot | Snake | Elephant |

Can you write the way in which snail escape?

Seeing the fox, the tortoise pulled back its head and legs into its shell. The fox stood waiting for the head of the tortoise to come out.
Have you seen any other creatures using such tricks to escape from enemies? Name them. How do they escape?

Why Earthworm is called as "friends of farmers"?

Earthworms have difficulty in moving on a smooth surface. Give reason.

Explain the different types of movements seen in birds.

Which of these statements describes the movement of fish?

Which of these statements describes the movement of an earthworm?

Which of the following body parts help cockroaches in movement?

Which of these statements describes the movement of an earthworm?

Animal name is given below. Write the organ of movement.
Eagle ____.

_____ moves by shortening and lengthening its body.

Describe different types of movement performed by living beings. What helps them to move?

Name an animal that has a streamlined body and fins.

What special features of a bird's body enables it to fly?

Which of the following animal moves by alternate contraction and expansion of body muscles:
[Bird, Snake, Earthworm, Snail]
