Reduce friction by secreting a lubricating mucus or adjust body so that only some portion touches the ground at one time.

A) animals that creep or slither along surfaces
B) animals that swim
C) animals that fly
D) animals that jump
E) animals that walk or run

Lubricating Mucus

A thick, slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands, helping to reduce friction and protect surfaces.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, a fundamental force important for various physical processes.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through genetic changes that enhance survival and reproduction.