Q 5. How is the gait of a snake and an earthworm different
From each other ?
| Gait of earthworm | Gait of snake |
| Earthworm move by using hair-like projection called as bristles and body muscles. They move by repeated contraction and relaxation of their muscles and using bristles for anchoring to the surface. They produce a slimy substance to move easily on surface. |
Snake move by using their body muscles and strong backbone. They move by crawling using muscles and backbone to generate force. ​They do not produce any slimy substance for their movement. |