The need for speed! (2)

The video explores the function of tails in vertebrates, highlighting research funded by NSF at the University of California, Riverside. The study focuses on leopard geckos, which naturally lose their tails as a defense mechanism. Researchers found that tail movement affects gecko locomotion by influencing pelvis rotation, impacting stride length and speed. These findings may apply to other terrestrial animals and have practical applications in developing robots with enhanced locomotion capabilities.

In what ways might the research findings be applicable to other terrestrial animals?

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What practical applications could arise from the research on tails?

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