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Like birds, Pterodactylus and all other pterosaurs had many tiny air sacs in its bones. The air sacs lowered the density of the pterosaur's bones, thus increasing its weight and making it easier for it to fly.
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Are flying squirrels' bones hollow?
no they are not at least not that i found
If a birds wings are hollow how does that affect its flying?
Yes as birds with hollow bones cannot fly for longer whereas penguins do not have hollow bones and are able to swim in rough tides for ages. Also non-hollow bones are stronger and tougher than hollow bones.
What adaptation enhances bird's flying ability?
hollow bones
Which flying reptile has hollow bones?
Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. Solid bones would add to much weight and make it impossible to fly.
Examples of hollow bodied animals?
Coral, jellyfish, and aneomes are hollow bodied animals
Why does a raptor have strong hollow bones?
Raptors have strong bones for protection and their bones are hollow so that they are able to run fast
Most bone have a center called?
You will be asked this in health and the answer is Marrow.
What adaptations does a bird have for flying?
hollow bonesfeathersmuscular chests
How do ptarmigan bones help them meet their needs?
Ptarmigans, like many flying birds, have hollow bones. These light bones make it easier for the bird to fly. During the summer, the ptarmigans bones become heavier and stronger so they can withstand the stress of the ptarmigan's search for food. in the winter the bones become lighter so the bird can conserve energy while flying.
What is the difference between a bird and a human other than flying?
they have hollow bone and human bones are solid
How many bones does a dinosaur have?
I think a dinosaur has 985 bones
When was Dinosaur Bones created?
Dinosaur Bones was created in 2008.
