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Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. Solid bones would add to much weight and make it impossible to fly.
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Most bone have a center called?
You will be asked this in health and the answer is Marrow.
What do you call the hollows in bones?
Hollow bones are hollow bones. Birds have hollow bones to make them lighter for flight and to help keep their body temperature down.
Do humans have hollow bones?
no i don't think so only birds have hollow bones as an adaptation to flight
Do butterflies have hollow bones?
Only wing and leg bones are hollow, but the rest is solid. I''m pretty sure.
Why are leg bones hollow?
Leg bones are not actually hollow. Living bone contains marrow. It is the place in the body where red blood cells are manufactured.
What do flying dinosaur have hollow bones?
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.
Are flying squirrels' bones hollow?
no they are not at least not that i found
How is a bird and reptile skeleton are different?
birds have hollow bones and wings; reptiles don't.
What adaptation enhances bird's flying ability?
hollow bones
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.
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
Is a flying dragon a reptile or an amphibian?
reptile
