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Bipedalism

Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where an animal moves by means of its two rear (or lower) limbs or legs. An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/, meaning 'two feet' (from Latin bis 'double' and pes 'foot'). Types of bipedal movement include walking or running (a bipedal gait) and hopping.

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Facultative and obligate bipedalism

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Bipedal animals

Limited bipedalism

Evolution of human bipedalism

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Bipedal robots

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related to Further reading · 65
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related to Postural feeding hypothesis · 20
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related to Provisioning model · 16
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related to Savanna-based theory · 15
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related to Early bipedalism in homininae model · 14
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related to Evolution of human bipedalism · 14
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related to Wading models · 13
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related to Carrying models · 12
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related to Multiple factors · 11
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related to Mammals · 10
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bipedal human humans evolution species walking legs running locomotion early also food primates apes walk would evolved move australopithecus movement

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Bipedalismis aform of terrestrial locomotion where an animal moves by means of its two rear0.90text
Bipedalismis abehavioral model presented by C0.90text
australopithecinesinstance ofpangolins and hominin apes0.80text
including humansinstance ofpangolins and hominin apes0.80text
as well as many other extinct groups evolving the trait independently.A larger number of modern species intermittently or briefly use a bipedal gaitinstance ofpangolins and hominin apes0.80text
Uner Tan syndromeinstance ofbut these cases are a result of conditions0.80text
Marasuchusinstance ofdinosaur-like ornithodirans0.80text
Lagerpeton in Argentinian Middle Triassic strata supports this viewinstance ofdinosaur-like ornithodirans0.80text
for feeding or fightinginstance ofA number of mammals will adopt a bipedal stance in specific situations0.80text
agamidsinstance ofrunning of lizards0.80text
monitor lizardsinstance ofrunning of lizards0.80text
Australopithecus africanusinstance ofin the lumbar spine has been seen in pre-modern primates0.80text

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