dcsimg
Creatures » » Animal » » Molluscs » Snails » » Cyclophoridae »

Cyathopoma matsoko K. C. Emberton, Slapcinsky, C. A. Campbell, Rakotondrazafy, Andriamiarison & J. D. Emberton 2010

    locomotion

  • mucus mediated gliding
    • URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/mucus_gliding
    • Definition: muscular waves propelling an animal over a mucus layer overlaying the substrate; alternating regions of muscular contraction and expansion create traveling waves that shear the mucus, resulting in translation of the animal.
    show all records
    (adult)