aquatic locomotion

Aquatic locomotion refers to how living creatures move through water. It includes various methods such as swimming, where animals like fish use fins and body movements to propel themselves, and jet propulsion, where creatures like squids force water out of their bodies to move. Other methods involve using limbs or body waves, like whales and seals. Water movement is more resistant than air, so aquatic animals have specialized bodies and efficient muscle use to glide, hover, or accelerate. These adaptations enable them to navigate, hunt, and escape predators effectively in their watery environments.