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NEET • Biology

Locomotion and Movement

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concept

Locomotion vs Movement

Locomotion is voluntary movement resulting in change in location.

Recall Question

Are all movements locomotion?

Reveal Answer

No. All locomotion are movements, but all movements are not locomotion.

Recall cueSource detail

Core distinction

All locomotion are movements but all movements are not locomotion.

Paramoecium

Cilia help in movement of food through cytopharynx and in locomotion.

Hydra

Tentacles capture prey and help in locomotion.

Limbs

Help change body postures and help locomotion.