Question

Describe in brief the movement of snakes, cockroaches, snails, earthworms, and fish.

Answer 1

Animal movements: 1 Mark each

Snakes :
Snakes have a backbone and many interconnected muscles that help them to slither. Snakes move in a loop-like, zig-zag manner.

Cockroaches :
A cockroach moves its legs with the help of muscles near the limbs. It uses its breast muscles to move its wings and fly.

Snails :
Snail moves with the help of a single muscular foot. The under surface of the foot is lubricated with mucus which helps the snail to move easily.

Earthworms:
Earthworms move with help of tiny, stiff hair-like projections called bristles. Every segment of the earthworm's body possesses "setae" which help in their movement.

Fish:
Fish possess a streamlined body which helps them to swim in water. They swim with the help of their fins and their tails.