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Males in many species have extra attributes that make part or are used as seductive resources for attracting a female.
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∙ 9y agoThe only purpose of a wattle is decoration. In male turkeys it is a sign of high testosterone, which attracts female turkeys.
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What are the correct words for male and female turkeys?
Male and female turkeys are properly called cocks and hens, although many people incorrectly refer to the male as a tom turkey.
How are male turkeys different for female turkeys?
The male turkeys are bigger also a lot meaner than females. The males will attack you and the females won't hurt you. Females weigh around 25lbs and males weigh about 45lbs.
How does a wattle get pollinated?
by wind
Where does the female egg travel upon fertilization?
i dont no
What's the difference between a mimosa and a wattle?
Both of the terms 'mimosa' and 'wattle' are used to refer to acacia plants. As such, there's not truly a major difference.
What is the name of the skin that hangs from the turkeys neck?
The term that you are looking for is "wattle." It is the fold of skin that is at the front of the turkey's neck underneath the beak.
Why don't some turkeys have wattles?
To attract female turkeys. Believe it or not Tom Turkeys look the way they do because of evolution, manipulated by the sexual preferences of female turkeys. They prefer the really ugly Toms so by sexual selection the Toms just kept getting uglier and uglier.
What is on top of a turkeys head?
A comb or wattle .
What is another name for a turkeys wattle?
dewlap or caruncle
What is the bright red appendage on the turkeys neck called?
The red fleshy appendage you see on a turkey's neck is their wattle.
What is the fleshly growth under a turkeys throat called?
Wattle is the term for it.
Where is a turkeys wattle located?
The turkey's waddle is located under its beak.
What do you call the fleshy growth on the front of a turkeys head?
Comb or wattle .
What is the thing hanging over turkeys nose called?
Gobble It's called a Wattle and it is only on the boy turkeys!!
What is the name of the flap of skin over a turkeys beak?
The skin flaps are call wattles.
Why does a turkeys wattle change color?
Because he .is trying to attract a female, often accompanied by lengthening the snood, fluffing the feathers, and gobbling. He changes the colors by making blood go to the face area.
What is the name of the skin that hangs form a turkey neck?
The fleshy part that hangs from a turkey's neck is called a wattle.
