In the very earliest Tetrapods, most of the force for locomotion came from the Axial muscles Triceps surae Gluteal muscles Rectus abdominus Muscles of the base of the tail

Q: What is the function of the hyoid arch muscles of fish tetrapods?

A: Answer  Function of the hyoid arch to form the depressor mandibulae.

Q: In what way do teleosts and other fish benefit from having a bony operculum?   it prevents water…

A: An operculum is a hard and bony flap-like structure It covers the gills of teleosts and other bony…

Q: Do invertebrates without bones have something rigid for their muscles to pull against? How so?

A: Invertebrates are organisms that do not have a vertebral column. These organisms do not have a…

Q: Recall that if a muscle spans a joint, it must move the joint(and conversely, if a muscle doesn’t…

A: The hip flexors help equalize the posterior pelvic muscles. Three key muscles  become rigid and…

Q: Refer to the figure of a burrowing annelid. In segment 3 the muscles are maximally contracted and…

A: Refer to the figure of a burrowing annelid. In segment 3 the Circular muscles are maximally…

Q: In fish the muscles typically associated with swimming are the? Group of answer choices…

A: Fishes belong to superclass Pisces in class Gnathostomata in subphylum Craniata of phylum Chordata.…

Q: Give the digrammatic representation showing Muscles of frog in lateral view?

A: Frogs belong to the carnivorous group of amphibians characterized by a short body, tailless body.…

Q: Relate the structure of insect flight muscles to their function.

A: The flight muscles are cross-striated muscles that are the best-developed muscles in the insect body…

Q: Why does the larval stages of insects exhibit a softer and thinner exoskeleton than their adult…

A: A newly synthesized exoskeleton is usually more soft and flexible and as the larva becomes adult,…

Q: Please describe the muscular system of the asian elephant. Please go into depth when explaining the…

A: The Asian elephant is also known as the Elephas maximus, additionally referred to as the Asiatic…

Q: What is the role of haversian canal in mammalian bones?

A: Haversian canals also known as canal of  Havers, are a series of microscopic tunnels which surrounds…

Q: Distinguish between constrictors and levators among the branchial muscles of the dogfish shark

A: It is also called spiny dogfish , it is of squalidae family of sharks. The branchial muscles also…

Q: Very few fossils of Sahelanthropus have been found up until now, therefore we do not have a complete…

A: The study of ancient hominin species is a fascinating endeavor that often relies on the recovery and…

Q: Describe how the leg structure of the crayfish is modified to compensate for the limited motion of a…

A: Crayfish: The clade Astacidea, which also includes lobsters, includes crayfish, which are freshwater…

Q: If you were Lamarck, how would you explain the long legs of this heron?

A: Jean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck, often known simply as Lamarck, was a…

Q: How does the supracoracoideus muscle and pectoralis major work together to enable birds to fly?

A: Birds lift their wings by contracting a large muscle below the the wing. The supracoracoideus…

Q: Explain the differences in vertebrate appendicular musculature between fishes and tetrapods. How…

A: The evolution of appendicular musculature morphology has been studied, changes in muscular…

Q: How do the hyoid muscles change during the evolution of vertebrate classes?

A: Darwin's theory states that the features of living organisms change from generation to generation…

Q: Describe a bipedal skeleton and advantages of bipedal locomotion

A: Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where an organism moves by means of its two rear…

Q: What are various podomeres that make walking legs of the insects? Explain briefly

A: All the insects have their body segmented into the head, thorax and abdomen. The abdomen region…

Q: hy are appendicular muscle more complex in amphibians  compared to fish?

A: In fishes axial skeleton includes the vertebral column and associated median (unpaired) fins. it…

Q: Many Annelids have complex movement patterns using circular and longitudinal muscles. How is it that…

A: Since the earthworm lacks appendages and parapodia, the essential features of locomotion in annelids…

Q: What are the major differences between the appendicular muscles of fish & tetrapods?

A: The evolution of appendages during the fin-to-limb transition has been extensively investigated;…

Q: A friend or family member knows that you are taking Invertebrate Zoology and they ask you how they…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: In the dog's muscles, what advantage is there having long tendons extending over the metacarpal…

A: Tendon is the connective tissue that connects muscles and bones. Tendons can also attach muscles to…

Q: How do the branchiomeric muscles change during the evolution of vertebrate  classes?

A: Branchiomeric muscles are striated muscles that are developed from branchial arches. These muscles…

Q: Describe how various muscle groups work with the bones of the skeletal system to enable movements in…

A: The skeletal system is the organ system that has bones, joints, and supporting tissue. They play a…

Q: Against which hard structure do the circular and longitudinal muscles of an annelids work (Cuticle/…

A: Annelids are characterized by metameric segmentation. They include organisms like earthworms.

Q: How are mammalian gaits related to the molecular structure of muscle?

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Q: Crayfish, unlike earthworms, do not have a hydrostatic skeleton. Instead, crayfish have a rigid…

A: An exoskeleton is the outer covering of the body of an organism.

Q: Identify the location and function of Branchiomeric muscles in fishes and tetrapods.

A: In mammals, the branchiomeric muscles make up many muscles of the face and throat and are innervated…

Q: What disadvantages associated with having exoskeletons did arthropods have to overcome to allow…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : It Required Special Modification For Gaseous Exchange And…

Q: Apart from structural support, what are other functions of exoskeleton in arthropods?

A: Answers -  Other functions of exoskeleton -  1. Exoskeleton provides a large surface area for the…

Q: What are the functions of epaxial and hypaxial myotome in sharks? Enumerate the functions of each

A: Sharks are elasmobranch fish with a cartilaginous body, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the…