We select animals that can best reveal the general principles of locomotion. We agree with the Krogh Principle:
“For a large number of problems there will be some animal of choice, on which it can be most conveniently studied.” – August Krogh
Insects/Cockroaches
Death-head cockroach
Blaberus discoidalis
American cockroach
Periplaneta americana commonly known as the American cockroach. It is one of the fastest running insects.
Hissing cockroach
Gromphoridina portenosa
Beetles
Rhino beetle
Ants
Carpenter ant
Camponotus modici
Crustaceans
Ghost crab
Ocypode quadrata
Fiddler crab
Uca pugilator
Sally lighfoot
Grapsus grapsus
Centipedes
Scolopendros heros
Geckos
Hemidactylus garnoti
Stomatopod
Somersaulting stomatopod
Nannosquilla ecemspinosa
Squirrels
Sciurus niger
