importance of locomotion in animals

Question 1

What is locomotion in animals and why is it important

Answer 1

Locomotion = Movement of the whole body from one place to another

Important for finding food, escaping predators, mating, and shelter

Allows animals to adapt and survive in changing environments

Question 2

How does locomotion help in animal nutrition?

Answer 2

Animals move to search for food and water

Predators hunt prey; herbivores graze or browse

Enables access to nutrients for energy and growth

Question 3

How does locomotion assist in animal reproduction?

Answer 3

Helps animals find mates

Some animals migrate to breed in specific areas

Parents may move to protect or care for offspring

Question 4

Can flowering plants move?

Answer 4

No locomotion (plants are fixed in one place)

But show growth movements (e.g., phototropism, gravitropism)

Rely on external agents for nutrition and reproduction (e.g., insects, wind, water)

Question 5

How do flowering plants obtain nutrients without locomotion?

Answer 5

Use roots to absorb water and minerals from the soil

Leaves trap sunlight for photosynthesis

No need to move — make their own food

Question 6

How do flowering plants reproduce without locomotion?

Answer 6

Use pollinators (insects, wind, animals) to transfer pollen

Seeds dispersed by wind, animals, water

Reproductive success depends on attracting or using moving agents