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locomotion
[ loh-kuh-moh-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or power of moving from place to place.
locomotion
/ ˌəʊəˈəʊʃə /
noun
- the act, fact, ability, or power of moving
locomotion
/ ō′kə-ō′ə /
- The movement of an organism from one place to another, often by the action of appendages such as flagella, limbs, or wings. In some animals, such as fish, locomotion results from a wavelike series of muscle contractions.
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of locomotion1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of locomotion1
Example Sentences
Hatala, an expert in foot anatomy, found the species' footprints reflected different patterns of anatomy and locomotion.
The research, which focuses on "efficient and versatile locomotion with legs," is funded by the EU through an ERC Advanced Grant.
She suspects vaults have a role in cell locomotion, perhaps by regulating expression of other proteins that form extensions that help cells get around.
The researchers said that the current version of the robot has limited speed, and they are working to increase the locomotion in later generations.
To model locomotion control in their robot, the researchers considered the three interacting elements that drive animal movement: the brain, the spinal cord, and sensory feedback from the body.
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