ABSTRACT
Biomechanics can provide context and tools for studying behaviour. Knowledge of the physical world is essential in studying mechanical, chemical, and thermal sensory capabilities. In addition, biomechanics can define optima and constraints relative to which behavioural choices and boundaries can be understood. In this paper I present an integrative case study in which biomechanics is used to understand a locomotory behaviour common to a diverse assemblage of animal species that live on sandy beaches.
