Kinetics of running on arboreal versus terrestrial substrates in Siberian chipmunks

Authors

Eliza J. Dorsey, Cleveland State UniversityFollow

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Description

Many mammals travel on both tree branches and flat ground in their natural habitat. Forelimbs were found to have the dominant role in braking on both substrates, while hindlimbs had the dominant role in propulsion on both substrates. However, the forelimb aided in propulsion more so than the hindlimbs contributed to braking on both substrates.

Publication Date

9-6-2012

Disciplines

Animal Sciences | Life Sciences | Zoology

Comments

Student Researcher: Eliza J. Dorsey

Faculty Advisor: Andrew R. Lammers

Recommended Citation

Dorsey, Eliza J., "Kinetics of running on arboreal versus terrestrial substrates in Siberian chipmunks" (2012). Undergraduate Research Posters 2012. 13.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/u_poster_2012/13