Walk pattern analysis of cryptodiran turtle gaits

The terrestrial gaits of turtles are compared by combining the walk patterns and gait formulae. Analysis of the gaits by average distance coefficient yielded five similarity groups. The groups do not correspond to known taxonomic or behavioural groups.

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Published inAnimal behaviour Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 439 - 443
Main Author Zug, George R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.1972
Subjects
Animals
Forelimb - physiology
Gait
Hindlimb - physiology
Locomotion
Motor Activity
Posture
Turtles - physiology
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Summary:The terrestrial gaits of turtles are compared by combining the walk patterns and gait formulae. Analysis of the gaits by average distance coefficient yielded five similarity groups. The groups do not correspond to known taxonomic or behavioural groups.
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ISSN:0003-3472
1095-8282
DOI:10.1016/S0003-3472(72)80006-X