Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy (Evolution and Adaptation) || The Spinal Cord

✍ Scribed by Butler, Ann B.; Hodos, William

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 242 KB
• Edition: 2
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 0471210056
• DOI: 10.1002/0471733849.ch8

✦ Synopsis

The principal form of locomotion of nontetrapods is based on rhythmic, undulatory movements of the trunk and tail muscles, often supplemented by movements of the fins. Much of the organization of their spinal cords is related to this locomotor pattern. In addition to normal locomotion to get from place to place, several sudden and very rapid forms of locomotion are required; these include rapid, evasive responses at the approach of a predator and sudden strikes to capture prey.