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It is said that birds have no marrow in their bones, which allows them to be lighter for flight. This is partially true... The major reductions in weight however comes from the lack of large jaw bones, no teeth because no jaw bones, small skull, and very little tail [bone]. There is no marrow in the bones of birds, but this doesn't make them lighter it makes the bones stronger. My source (look under "The Bird Skeleton"): http://www.earthlife.net/birds/anatomy.html#4 In addition to the above, some birds' respiratory systems circulate air through some of the bones in order to complete the respiratory circuit. Birds do not breathe in and out like mammals. Their lungs act like a bellows to move the air in through their mouth and out through their nostrils. This permits a much greater oxygen flow, which in turn allows their muscles to create the high energy levels needed for flight.
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∙ 16y agoBecause they are so light. Heavier birds would find it difficult or impossible to fly.
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∙ 12y agoThe birds skeleton is adapted for flight because its hollow bone structure.
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∙ 9y agoHollow bones are an adaptation for flight because the weight of solid bones would make it difficult to fly. They are lighter and more flexible than solid bones.
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∙ 14y agoTheir bones are hollow and they have feather-covered wings instead of arms.
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Feathers wings and the hollow bones of birds are examples of?
Adaptation is when a species develops or adjusts to a niche in the environment.
What is volant adaptation?
Aerial adaptation is also known as volant adaptation. The main features are wings. They also have hollow bones. Examples are the adaptations in birds and bats.
What is the function of pneumatic bones in chicken?
The pneumatic bones are where the air sacs, part of the respiratory system, connect with some of the longer bones. These bones are hollow to help with flight.
Do penguins have hollow bones?
No. Penguin do not have hollow bones
Examples of hollow bodied animals?
Coral, jellyfish, and aneomes are hollow bodied animals
Do humans have hollow bones?
no i don't think so only birds have hollow bones as an adaptation to flight
What are some of the adaptation a bird has to fly?
Wings and Hollow Bones
Do cheetahs have hollow bones?
Cheetahs do not have hollow bones. Birds have some hollow bones with criss-crossing segments for strength. This lightens them for flight.
What adaptation enhances bird's flying ability?
hollow bones
What are not an adaptation to flight in birds?
Solid Bones A+
Feathers wings and the hollow bones of birds are examples of?
Adaptation is when a species develops or adjusts to a niche in the environment.
What makes flight possible?
Hollow bones
Bird bones are adapted for flight because they are what?
Are Hollow.
Is a robin's nest an example of a behavioral adaptation or a structural adaptation?
hollow bones and powerful chest muscle for the wings
Hollow bones help birds to?
their bones are hollow to make them lighter, and more legible for flight. if they had solid bones they wouldn't be able to fly as fast, high or as maneuverable as they are now. Hope this helped! (:
Birds with respect to bones?
Adaptation feature of a bird with respect to bones:- light weight because of HOLLOW BONES along with reduction in the number of bones.
Why are birds so light compared with similarly sized mammals?
Birds have a number of traits that make them lighter, an adaptation for flight. The mait trait that makes birds lighter is that their bones are hollow.
