Lizard hunting styles impact ability to walk, run
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 00:22
in Biology & Nature
Scientists studied lizard walking and running mechanics on a race track with a built-in force plate. The technique lizards use to grab their grub influences how they move, according to researchers at Ohio University.
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