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Why do birds have different types of feathers?
Because all birds live in different environments and weather conditions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birds feathers have evolved to serve a number of purposes, the most important of which are warmth and flight. The feathers need for warmth have to be small, soft and fluffy while the feathers needed for flight have to be large, strong and sleek.
What functions do the garden spiders serve?
they control other pests in your garden and are food for the birds
What functions does primary groups secondary groups in-groups out-groups and reference groups serve for a formal organization?
Primary groups provide support and camaraderie, secondary groups offer specialized expertise, in-groups foster loyalty and cohesion, and out-groups may provide a contrasting perspective. Reference groups set standards for behavior and performance within the organization.
What two functions do barrier islands serve?
Barrier islands serve as natural protection against storm surges and coastal erosion by absorbing the energy of waves and hurricanes. They also provide important habitats for wildlife and serve as nesting grounds for shorebirds and sea turtles.
An animal with a large plume?
The only animals living today which have feathers are birds. All birds are in the taxonomic class Aves. In many cases, feathers give birds the ability of flight. Others, such as the ostrich, cannot fly. For all birds, feathers can serve as insulation. Some species, including the peacock and bowerbird, have males with very elaborate feathers which they display during mating rituals. Fossil evidence indicates that some species of carnivorous dinosaurs had primative feathers. This suggests an evolutionary link between reptiles and birds.
Can add-on codes serve as a primary code?
No, add-on codes can not serve as primary codes because add-ons won't work without a primary.
How do feathers help animals survive?
Feathers serve numerous functions.They assist in insulating the bird against the weather, forming a protective, water resistant layer.The downy feathers underneath help the bid regulate its temperature by trapping pockets of air close to the bird's body. Birds "fluff up" their feathers to rearrange them, which helps e bird adjust how much body heat they retain or lose.Water birds (e.g. ducks, swans) use this same function of trapping air pockets to help them float.In flighted birds, there are special stiff flight feathers which assist them in flying.The facial feathers of birds such as owls help direct sounds towards their ears, so they can detect their prey more effectively. Nocturnal predators such as owls also have feathers that muffle their sound while they're in flight, so that orey are not as easily alerted to their presence.For many birds, the feathers are specially coloured to provide effective camouflage.
What functions do the sinuses serve?
beause it suckes
What functions does hair serve in humans?
To keep you warm.
What is the primary conflict in breakfast in Virginia?
the primary conflict is that they weren't aloud to serve blacks.
What are the functions of horsd'oeuvre?
The function of horsd'oeuvre's is to serve something little and light instead of a meal at certain functions.
What three functions do effective headings serve in business documents?
whats function do headers in a wall serve
