It integrates the biomechanics of animal movement with the physiology of animal energetics and the neural control of locomotion. The other fundamental characters of organisms, including their anatomy, cost of reproduction, and means of locomotion, vary with body size. Much ado about juliet disney chapter book ebook 1 calliope glass disney book group. Additionally, kangaroo rats concentrate on highdensity seed patches, while arizona pocket mice prefer. Spiny pocket mouse article about spiny pocket mouse by the. The biology and husbandry of the african spiny mouse.
Spiny pocket mouse definition of spiny pocket mouse by. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The third species found at palo verde, the spiny pocket mouse, is clearly a terrestrial animal. Generally speaking spiny mice are quite healthy little pets, but they do have their own share of problems. Spiny pocket mouse synonyms, spiny pocket mouse pronunciation, spiny pocket mouse translation, english dictionary definition of spiny pocket mouse. Interesting facts about the spiny mouse second opinion doctor. The most commonly used computer pointing device, first introduced by douglas engelbart in 1968. The biology and husbandry of the african spiny mouse acomys. Common spiny mice were thus expected to be sensitive to tests in illuminated compared with dark environments. Why i think the book is locomotion summary why i think the book is called locomotion is, because the main characters name is lonnie collins motion that is lo stands for lonnie and co starts for collins and motion another reason is they like to do the locomotion with her family. However, their coats are endowed with unusually stiff guard hairs similar to the spines of a hedgehog. Locomotion and lili now live with different foster families, so.
Spiny mice are accomplished chewers, climbers, and escape artists, so keep these in mind when housing them. African spiny mice acomys are shown to be capable of regenerating hair follicles, adipose tissue and cartilage, and they can heal deep lesions of skin, with little scarring, suggesting that. Elevenyearold lonnie locomotion starts his poem book for school by getting it all down fast. Denim is currently living with 6 other spiney mice, but can be homed in small groups. Locomotion discussion guide in a series of poems, elevenyearold lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separated from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school. The kinetic energy of the aptly named locomotion the nickname of lonnie collins motion permeates the 60 poems that tell his sad yet hopeful story. Sep 26, 2012 this kemps spiny mouse is one of two species of african spiny mice that shed its skin and hair as a protective measure. Like other typical mice, the spiny mouse is a small rodent with a bare tail but unlike other mice, their fur is endowed with guard hairs, which are long, stiff hairs that taper to a point and protect the undercoat from the elements similar to the spines of a hedgehog. Where they coexist, the golden spiny mouse becomes diurnal active during the day character displacement is a tendency for characteristics to be more divergent in sympatric populations of two species than in allopatric populations of the same two species. The mouse in question is the african spiny mouse genus acomys, but there are two species studied here which is native to kenya.
Spiny mice is a collective term used for mice within acomys. Other articles where cairo spiny mouse is discussed. The international union for the conservation of nature currently recognizes 18 acomys species, which are distributed widely across arid environments. There are five species of spiny mice but those seen in captivity tend to be one of the subspecies of the acomys cahirinus group, which originate from the deserts of arabia and north africa.
Similar in appearance to mice of the genus mus, spiny mice are small mammals with bare, scaled tails. Unlike conventional rats and mice, the spiny mouse has a long gestation 3840 days, small litter size 15, usually 3, and is developmentally more advanced at birth. Mighty mouse holds secret for regrowing skin live science. No spiny pocket mouse dove or floated, and the animals were soon 1 min or less oriented almost vertically in the water table 1. The african spiny mouse henceforth spiny mouse is a nocturnal rodent hoole et al. The common spiny mouse acomys cahirinus was selected for this study since it is a strictly nocturnal species that displaces other species to crepescular or diurnal activity 17, 18. Their coats have unusually stiff guard hairs that work the same way as the spines of a hedgehog. Perhaps the most notable exception is a particular strain of lab mouse known as. Jan 27, 2009 spiny mice are accomplished chewers, climbers, and escape artists, so keep these in mind when housing them.
See the complete locomotion series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Locomotion and lili now live with different foster families, so locomotion doesnt get to see her as often as hed like. Its skin is reportedly 20 times weaker than your average mouses. Woodson was recently named the young peoples poet laureate by the poetry foundation. Spiny mice are incredibly simple animals to care for, and require no specialized care or maintenance, other than their need to be protected from low temperatures or severe drafts. He was nicknamed locomotion by his mother after her favorite song, the locomotion. Skin shedding and tissue regeneration in african spiny.
It is found in brazil, colombia, ecuador and peru in various different habitats in the amazon rainforest. Oct 17, 2006 i breed spiny mice as a hobby i dont sell them, and have about 2 litters per year. Dec 29, 2004 finalist for the national book awardwhen lonnie was seven years old, his parents died in a fire. How to take care of a spiny mouse second opinion doctor. Dec 30, 2014 the spiny mouse has become an increasingly popular animal with pet keepers who want something just that little bit different. I breed spiny mice as a hobby i dont sell them, and have about 2 litters per year. Ear wound regeneration in the african spiny mouse acomys.
Spiny mice are small mammals with bare, scaled tails. This kemps spiny mouse is one of two species of african spiny mice that shed its skin and hair as a protective measure. Spiny mouse general pet care and maintenance information. Sep 26, 2012 mighty mouse holds secret for regrowing skin. It is omnivorous and feeds on seeds, desert plants, snails, and insects. African spiny mice have large eyes and ears and scaly, nearly bald tails that are shorter than or about as long as the body. The term spiny mouse is used to describe the species of rodent that make up the genus acomys. A 10 gallon, or larger, aquarium with a top designed for rodent keeping is the best choice. Oct 12, 20 denim is currently living with 6 other spiney mice, but can be homed in small groups. Spiny mouse definition is any of various mice of the genus acomys that are closely related to the house mouse but distinguished by an almost entirely spiny coat, are native to the mediterranean area, and are sometimes kept as pets in europe. These stiff hairs are why they are called the spiny mouse.
The spiny mouse likely developed its ability as a defence mechanism, much like some lizards drop their tails to escape predators. African spiny mouse, genus acomys, any of more than a dozen species of small to mediumsized rodents characterized by the harsh, inflexible spiny hairs of their upperparts. Jun 19, 2003 this book provides a clear foundation, based on physical biology and biomechanics, for understanding the underlying mechanisms by which animals have evolved to move in their physical environment. They are naturally omnivorous so need a combination of seeds, fruits. In illuminated arenas spiny mice remained mainly along the walls, whereas locomotion in the center was more prevalent in dark empty arenas, and was carried out along convoluted paths. Being natural desert creatures, spiny mice do best with a low humidity level and in temperatures ideally no lower than 75 degrees, and certainly no lower than 65. Anderson, associate professor of biology at the city college of new york, and ph. The locomotion book series by jacqueline woodson includes books locomotion and peace, locomotion.
Two species of african spiny mouse have been caught at something no other mammal is known to do completely. Uw researchers study of african spiny mice reveals first. The mouse is a device used to manipulate an onscreen pointer thats normally shaped like an arrow. Oct 15, 2012 the mouse in question is the african spiny mouse genus acomys, but there are two species studied here which is native to kenya. Their fur is a rich golden tan across their backs and sides, with just a hint of their juvenile gray coloring. Extremely maternal, especially just before delivering a litter, she has been known to steal another mouses baby and to groom and nurse it.
Spiny mouse simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. With the mouse in hand, the computer user can select, move, and change items on the screen. This whole book s a poem cause every time i try to tell the whole story my mind goes be quiet. House mouse skin is elastic, but spiny mouse skin is brittle. Frogs anura lack tails and have powerful hind legs for locomotion on land. However, caution should be exercised regarding fat content in the diet, given that nearly 15% to 30% of a. It is found in africa north of the sahara, where its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. Characters from locomotion by jacqueline woodson flashcard.
Those fancy plastic hamster cages may look like mouse heaven but a spiny mouse has very capable teeth and can chew through one very quickly. The cairo spiny mouse breeds throughout the seasons, with the female delivering several litters of two or three pinkies over a years time. Spiny mice in the pet trade include the arabian spiny mouse acomys cahirinus dimediatus and the more commonly available egyptian spiny mouse acomys cahirinus cahirinus. When lonnie was seven years old, his parents died in a fire. The cairo spiny mouse, acomys cahirinus, by desertusa. Finalist for the national book awardwhen lonnie was seven years old, his parents died in a fire.
She is the 2014 national book award winner for her new york times bestselling memoir brown girl dreaming, which was also a recipient of the coretta scott king award, a newbery honor award, the. Along with colleagues from the university of florida and the university of nairobi, jacob goheen, an assistant professor in uws department of zoology and physiology, and the department of botany, documented that it is the first mammal that can regenerate skin tissue. Recently, it was reported that a relatively obscure genus, acomys, commonly known as the african spiny mouse, has remarkable regenerative capabilities seifert et al. Developmental changes in the expression of creatine. Spiney mice are not really pets to be handled but are fantastic to watch exploring their cage.
These people tend to be the ones who say my spiny mouse escaped. Rodents of the genus acomys are collectively referred to as spiny mice due to the prominent spiny hairs that emerge from their dorsal skin. Spiny mouse definition of spiny mouse by merriamwebster. The african spiny mouse acomys percivali can regenerate skin when wounded and even regrow ears that. Interesting facts about the spiny mouse second opinion.
African spiny mice genus acomys can shed up to 60% of the skin on their backs. The small size of arizona pocket mice makes them suitable for the bushmicrohabitat, whereas the larger size, quadrupedal locomotion, and acute hearing of merriams kangaroo rats make it more suitable for the open microhabitat brown, 1988. The locomotory activity rhythm of the spiny mouse, acomys. It is part of the genus scolomys within the tribe oryzomyini. The animals are strange because they have this very fragile, weak. Many consider spiny mice tank animals, opting for 2040 gallon tank as caging. And he misses his little sister, lili, who was put into a different foster home because not a lot of people want boysnot foster boys that aint babies. Her recent adult book, another brooklyn, was a national book award finalist. Frogs with leathery skin are called toads caecilians. Locomotor activity in common spiny mice acomys cahirinuse. The author also communicates a sense of the awe and fascination that. Sep 26, 2012 house mouse skin is elastic, but spiny mouse skin is brittle. The nickname of lonnie motion, the main character in the book. The cairo spiny mouse acomys cahirinus, also known as the common spiny mouse, egyptian spiny mouse, or arabian spiny mouse, is a nocturnal species of rodent in the family muridae.
Locomotion by jacqueline woodson by ohjun ohjun on prezi. In order to successfully keep spiny mice, it is important to understand the basics of their care. The common spiny mouse and the golden spiny mouse show temporal partitioning of their niches. Two species of african spiny mouse have been caught at something no other mammal is. Extremely maternal, especially just before delivering a litter, she has been known to steal another mouse s baby and to groom and nurse it.
Sep 26, 2012 african spiny mice genus acomys can shed up to 60% of the skin on their backs. And he misses his little sister, lili, who was put into a different foster home because not a lot of people want boys not foster boys that aint babies. Scolomys ucayalensis, also known as the longnosed scolomys or ucayali spiny mouse is a nocturnal rodent species from south america. This book provides a clear foundation, based on physical biology and biomechanics, for understanding the underlying mechanisms by which animals have evolved to move in their physical environment.
We cant be sure why the spiny mice are so prone to losing their skin like this, but it is probably to defend against predators. Spiny mice are beautifully designed for life as nocturnal desert dwellers with their lovely, narrow, fox like faces, large black eyes, and enormous, delicate rounded ears. It is omnivorous and feeds on seeds, desert plants, snails. How to take care of a spiny mouse the spiny mouse, a desertdwelling rodent indigenous to the warm climates of east and south africa and asia minor, is becoming a popular exotic pet choice in the west because they are very social, energetic, easy to handle, and relatively easy to care for. Nov 10, 2004 the common spiny mouse acomys cahirinus was selected for this study since it is a strictly nocturnal species that displaces other species to crepescular or diurnal activity 17, 18. The term spiny mouse refers to any species of rodent within the genus acomys. The relationships existing between these characters and body size are quantitative, which leads to the concept of scaling i. The spiny mouse health articles deal with them, taking a special look on the common health problem that is preventable by correct feeding obesity. New spiny pocket mouse species discovered sciencedaily. Born on february 12th in columbus, ohio, jacqueline woodson grew up in greenville, south carolina, and brooklyn, new york and graduated from college with a b.
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