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History of the Study of Locomotion
A website dedicated to the history of the study of locomotion.
Eadweard Muybridge – Early Years
A website discussing the role of Eadweard Muybridge in the early studies of animal locomotion.
Muscular And Skeletal Systems
A good website for the introduction to muscle biology.
How Airplanes Work
The Physics of Flight
Visit these websites to learn how birds (and airplanes) fly.
Legs, Feet, and Cursorial Locomotion
This site by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology offers a nice primer on the relationship between bone structure and movement.
Actinopterygii: More on Morphology
A discussion of the fish skeleton and its role in movement and support.
The Evolution of Flight
The Origins of Flight
These sites discuss the evolutionary origins of flight.
Canopy Locomotion: Prehensile Tail versus the Ability to Glide
Locomotion at Eagle Cove
These websites explore the diversity of locomotory strategies of animals living in specific environments, including the rainforest canopy and the intertidal zone.
Integument, Feathers, And Molt
Flight
These linked sites focus on the biology of birds, integrating life history changes with thermal biology and locomotion.
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