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Peristalsis.mp3<\/a>
\nPeristalsis.mp4<\/a>
\nPeristalsis-Pt-2.mp3<\/a>
\nPeristalsis-Pt-2.mp4<\/a>
\nPeristalsis-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

[Intro]
\nGive me a notion
\n(Of your locomotion)<\/p>\n

[Verse 1]
\nAnchor and extend
\n(Again and again)
\nSegmented body
\n(Segments embody)<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nGive me a notion
\n(Of your locomotion)
\nOh, yes this is
\n(Peristalsis)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nBidirectional movement
\n(For your amusement)
\nCoordinating contractions
\n(Reaching satisfaction)<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
\nIn need of moisture
\n(That’s for sure)
\nTo move and breathe
\n(With any ease)<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nGive me a notion
\n(Of your locomotion)
\nOh, yes this is
\n(Peristalsis)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nBidirectional movement
\n(For your amusement)
\nCoordinating contractions
\n(Reaching satisfaction)<\/p>\n

[Outro]
\n[Instrumental, Synth Solo, Organ, Bass]
\nGive me a notion
\n(Of your locomotion)
\n[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]<\/p>\n

A SCIENCE NOTE<\/p>\n

A worm moves using a type of locomotion called peristalsis<\/strong>, which is a wave-like motion that contracts and relaxes muscles along its body. This is especially true for earthworms<\/strong>, the most studied example. Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd0d Anatomy Behind the Movement:<\/h3>\n