Question
What are the differences between movement and locomotion?
Answer
| Movement | Locomotion |
|---|---|
| Movement is a change in the position or posture of an organism or its body parts. | Locomotion is the ability of an organism to move from one place to another under its own power. |
| Movement can refer to any kind of motion, including those not associated with self-powered movement. | Locomotion refers specifically to self-powered movement from one place to another. |
| Example – The movement of plant leaves in response to sunlight. | Example – The walking or running of animals. |
