| A moving topic: control and dynamics of animal locomotion. | |
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PMID: 20410030 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Animal locomotion arises from complex interactions among sensory systems, processing of sensory information into patterns of motor output, the musculo-skeletal dynamics that follow motor stimulation, and the interaction of appendages and body parts with the environment. These processes conspire to produce motions and forces that permit stunning manoeuvres with important ecological and evolutionary consequences. Thus, the habitats that animals may exploit, their ability to escape predators or attack prey, their capacity to manoeuvre and turn, or the use of their available energy all depend upon the processes that determine locomotion. Here, we summarize a series of 10 papers focused on this integrative research topic. |
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Andrew Biewener; Thomas Daniel |
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Type: Introductory Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-04-21 |
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Title: Biology letters Volume: 6 ISSN: 1744-957X ISO Abbreviation: Biol. Lett. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-05-13 Completed Date: 2010-08-05 Revised Date: 2011-08-01 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247722 Medline TA: Biol Lett Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 387-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 01730, USA. |
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Animals Environment Extremities / physiology Locomotion / physiology* Motor Activity / physiology Perception / physiology Psychomotor Performance / physiology |
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