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Tiny limbs and long bodies: Coordinating lizard locomotion

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-07-15

Snakes and lizards have distinct body movement patterns. Lizards bend from side to side as they retract their legs to walk or run. Snakes, on the other hand, slither and undulate, like a wave that travels down the body. However, there are species of lizards that have long, snakelike bodies, and limbs so tiny even scientists have wondered about their purpose.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-07-tiny-limbs-bodies-lizard-locomotion.html