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animal-locomotion
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The Guardianworld4 days ago
Brown huntsman spider reaches 3.59 m/s in speed tests
A brown huntsman spider recorded the highest speed among more than 250 species measured by researchers in the UK and Germany. The study combined new measurements with earlier data on spider locomotion.
The Independentscience12 days ago
Australian huntsman spider reaches 3.59 metres per second in lab test
A Queensland huntsman spider recorded the highest sustained running speed among 162 species tested in a new study. Researchers measured 236 live specimens and combined results with published data for 96 additional species.
Science Newsscience59 days ago
Crabs’ Sideways Walk Evolved Once 200 Million Years Ago
A study of 50 crab species found that sideways locomotion originated with a single ancestor roughly 200 million years ago. The trait is linked to the evolutionary success of the most diverse crab group, which now includes nearly 7,500 species. Researchers say the change required…
news.sky.comscience68 days ago
Scientists Identify Muscle Responsible for Penguins’ Waddling Gait
Scientists have identified an enigmatic tissue that forces penguins' lower limbs close to the body near the knees. @ScienceMagazine reported that this adaptation produces the birds' distinctive waddle while also streamlining their bodies underwater. The finding explains efficient…
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