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Physics of snakeskin sheds light on sidewinding – Phys.org
Most snakes get from A to B by bending their bodies into S-shapes and slithering forward headfirst. A few species, however—found in the deserts of North America,…
Most snakes get from A to B by bending their bodies into S-shapes and slithering forward headfirst. A few species, howeverfound in the deserts of North America, Africa and the Middle Easthave an odder way of getting around. Known as “sidewinders,” these snakes lead with their mid-sections instead of their heads, slinking sideways across loose sand.
Scientists took a microscopic look at the skin of sidewinders to see if it plays a role in their unique method of movement. They discovered that sidewinders’…
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