Snake locomotion

Question 1

Modified scales on the ventral side are called?

Answer 1

scutes

Question 2

what is lateral undulation

Answer 2

s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common

Question 3

What is concertina movement?

Answer 3

extension of S-shaped loops to strike

Question 4

What is Rectilinear movement? What type of snake uses this?
How effective is it?

Answer 4

-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective

Question 5

What is sidewinding? Used by what snake?

Answer 5

-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid

Question 6

s-shaped movement that pushes against rough ground and water; most common

Answer 6

lateral undulation

Question 7

extension of S-shaped loops to strike

Answer 7

concertina movement

Question 8

-straight movement.
-used by heavy bodied snake
-slow but effective

Answer 8

Rectilinear movement

Question 9

-sideway looping movement
-used by desert vipers that “walk” across loose sand
-most rapid

Answer 9

sidewinding movement

Question 10

What are the 4 snake locomotion?

Answer 10

Lateral undulation, concertina movement, rectilinear movement, and sidewinding movement