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It is a interesting (sad also) mechanism. Most sea birds have water proof feathers protecting them from the elements. But according to the link, oil mats together the feathers and water can seep in between the oil. Birds make matter worse, when through their preening (feather cleaning) they ingest the oil.
There are many links available on the internet that review the processes by which oil spills harm birds.
See related links.
Dewitt Abbott
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WhAT happens when feather react with water?
When a feather is in the water, it gets wet and absorbs some water. When a feather is still on a duck, the oil secreted by the ducks skin is in the feather and prevents the ducks feathers from getting waterlogged. Otherwise the feathers on the duck would get heavy with water and make it impossible for the duck to stay on top.
Does a feather float on oil?
Yes, it does.
What absorbs the most oil?
hydroweed
What absorbs oil the best?
cotton wool
What material absorbs the most oil?
hydroweed
What does pantyhose have that absorbs oil?
IT doesn't they filter oil Through their small holes
What absorbs oil the least?
Water seems to absorb the least oil, as seen by the many recent oil spills.
What will happen if you put a feather in some oily water?
the feather will go black and sticky. when oil is in water it can kill and danger animals around it.
What absorbs motor oil?
cotton balls absorb motor oil in water,i had to conduct a oil spill in school so i took oil out with cotton balls.
What component of the x-ray tube head absorbs heat?
insulating oil
What absorbs motor oil the best?
# ammonia mixed with honey # carrot juice
How does construction of a feather be waterproof?
The feather is not waterproof because of its construction. Birds spend a great deal of time grooming their feathers (preening). While they preen, they squeeze an oil gland at the base of their body, and spread this oil over their feathers. This is what causes the feathers to repel water. The feather construction, however, is amazing and a worthwhile study.
