Topics
CISCE: Class 12
Key Points: Cursorial Adaptation
| Adaptation | Structural Feature | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body shape | Streamlined body | Reduces air resistance | Horse, deer |
| Forelimbs | Reduced or less developed in bipeds | Not involved in locomotion | Ostrich, kiwi |
| Hindlimbs | Long and strong | Provide speed and endurance | Tiger, horse |
| Limb bones | Reduction of ulna and fibula | Lightens limbs, increases speed | Deer, antelope |
Related concepts
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptation in Reptiles
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptation in Mountain Animal
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptations in Tropical Rainforests
