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- Bipedalism - Wikipedia
Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where an animal moves by means of its two rear (or lower) limbs or legs An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped ˈbaɪpɛd , meaning 'two feet' (from Latin bis 'double' and pes 'foot')
- Bipedalism | Evolution, Advantages Disadvantages | Britannica
bipedalism, a major type of locomotion, involving movement on two feet The order Primates possesses some degree of bipedal ability All primates sit upright Many stand upright without supporting their body weight by their arms, and some, especially the apes, actually walk upright for short periods
- BIPEDAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
BIPEDAL definition: 1 walking on two legs, or relating to this movement: 2 walking on two legs, or relating to this… Learn more
- Bipedal Animals - Biology Dictionary
The term bipedal comes from Latin and loosely translates to “two feet ” Bipedalism is a form of locomotion for organisms that live on land and can be in the form of running, walking and or hopping Bipedalism can also describe animals that stand on two feet but do not necessarily walk or run that way
- Walking on two legs – bipedalism - The Australian Museum
Our bipedal body structure is unique amongst living apes In fact, our ancestors started on the path to becoming human when they began walking on two legs About seven million years ago, our early ancestors climbed trees and walked on four legs when on the ground
- Bipedalism: Evolutionary Origins and Anatomical Adaptations
Understanding the origins and implications of bipedalism provides insight into how our ancestors adapted to their environments and what these changes mean for modern humans
- Bipedalism - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bipedalism is a form of movement on the ground Some tetrapods have evolved the ability to move on two limbs Those that do, use their rear limbs Some animals move on two limbs all the time, they are called habitual bipeds Optional bipeds can move on two or four legs
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