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Do horses have a prehensile lip that allows them to seize grasp and take hold of objects?
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Yes they do.
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Prehensile tail?
A tail that can be used to grasp or hold objects, found in some primates and other animals.
What does the possum do?
Possums use their tail to help balance. The tail is prehensile, and can curl around objects for support, but cannot grasp objects; it can only help steady the possum as it dashes along narrow branches and wires.
What is prehensile tail?
A tail that has adapted to be able to grasp or hold things...
What is the function of the lacina in a grasshoppers?
The lacina is a sharp hook located on the end of each leg. This allows the grasshopper to grasp different objects.
What is a digit that can be placed opposite the fingers of the same hand and therefore allows the hand to grasp and handle objects characteristic of primates?
Opposable Thumb
What is a prehensile tail made of?
Prehensile tails are made of vertebrates. However, the specific structure changes from species to species. Additionally a part of many mammalian prehensile tails the "friction pad," a bare patch to aid gripping.
Why can't fingers grasp anything without thumbs?
Without the thumb, the fingers and hand can not make prehensile movements. That is what grasping needs...the thumb.
What is a refined grasp in which objects are picked up with just the thumb and forefinger?
The pincher grasp is a refined grasp in which objects are picked up with the thumb and the forefinger. This is an important fine motor skill for children to develop.
How does an opossum use its tail?
Possums use their tail to help balance. The tail is prehensile, and can curl around objects for support, but cannot grasp objects; it can only help steady the possum as it dashes along narrow branches and wires.
What objects are not matters?
objects of phillosophical discussion or thought, things as real as you could touch, but never grasp.
Do Australian possums have partially prehensile tails?
It depends on the species. Some Australian possums, such as the various species of gliders, have semi-prehensile tails, and their tails are used to help them balance. Others, such as the Ringtail and Common Brushtail possum, are considered to have more prehensile tails, using their tail to grasp cables and branches.
What are some not matter objects?
objects of phillosophical discussion or thought, things as real as you could touch, but never grasp.
