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Theme B - Form & Function

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Movement is a groove all living organisms can get down to. Whether they&#39;re tearing it up on the dance floor or just tapping their foot to the beat, movement is essential for survival.

There are two main ways organisms like to groove

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	Internal Jams 🎶

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		<li>Inside the body of organisms.</li>
		<li>Everyone does this!</li>
		<li>Example: Peristalsis - Think of this as a wave dance inside our gut. It&#39;s how we move food through our digestive system. Kind of like how we move when our favorite song plays!</li>
		<li>Even the tiniest, one-celled organisms move things around inside them.</li>
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	<li>
	Locomotion Boogie 🏃&zwj;♂️

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		<li>Moving the whole organism from one spot to another.</li>
		<li>Not every organism gets down this way.</li>
		<li>Those that do are called motile.</li>
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	Motile 🐅: Creatures that love to move around!

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		<li>Animals usually do this while munching in their territory.</li>
		<li>Some go the extra mile&hellip; or thousand miles.</li>
		<li>Real-World Rockstar: Bar-tailed godwits (Limosa lapponica)
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			<li>These birds are the rockstars of migration!</li>
			<li>They fly a whopping 10,400 km from Siberia to New Zealand in just a week!</li>
			<li>Pre-flight prep? Double their weight by munching on fat.</li>
		</ul>
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	</ul>
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	Sessile 🌲: Creatures that chill in one spot.

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		<li>Most plants love this vibe. They put down roots and soak up the sun.</li>
		<li>Some animals are also couch potatoes. They stick to one spot, especially in the waters.</li>
		<li>Aquatic Celebrity: Coral
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			<li>It&#39;s not just a pretty rock but a community of chill animals called polyps.</li>
			<li>Hard corals build a protective skeleton condo around them.</li>
			<li>While they can wave their tentacles around looking for food, they can&#39;t change their address.</li>
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Remember! Movement, whether it&#39;s a full-blown dance or just a toe-tap, is a universal feature. It helps organisms eat, breathe, and live their best life!

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🎉 Happy Studying! 🎉

Unveiling Secrets: Adaptations for Movement in Organisms

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Theme B - Form & Function

Unveiling Secrets Adaptations For Movement In Organisms

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Why move it? 🕺

Types of movement 💃🕺

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Theme B - Form & Function

Unveiling Secrets Adaptations For Movement In Organisms

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Why move it? 🕺

Types of movement 💃🕺

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