Locomotion
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Footfall
Foot contacting the substrate.
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Gait
The pattern of footfalls during locomotion.
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Cycle
One complete use of all limbs in a gait.
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Duty Factor
Measures the percent of the cycle a foot is in contact with the substrate.
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Suspension Phase
Portion of a gait where all feet could be off the substrate.
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Thrust
Forward motion from primary feathers.
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Lift
Lift comes from secondary feathers.
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Aspect Ratio
Wing length/wing width.
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High Aspect Ratio
Long/pointed wings result in slower flight, gliding, soaring.
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Low Aspect Ratio
Short/broad wings result in more rapid takeoff.
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