Fused into a single bony element called the pygostyle that support the tail feathers and musculature.
Fused tail vertebrae, known as the pygostyle, provide structural support for a bird's tail feathers and muscles, enhancing stability and maneuverability during flight. This fusion allows for a stronger and more streamlined tail, which aids in steering and braking. Additionally, the pygostyle helps in balancing the bird while perched and assists in various social displays. Overall, it contributes significantly to a bird's overall aerodynamics and agility.
A cow has from 18 - 20 caudal (tail) vertebrae
Birds have one backbone that consists of various numbers of vertebrae. There are 11 to 25 cervical vertebrae (neck), the synsacrum (fused vertebrae of the back connected to the pelvis), and the pygostyle (tail bone).
They have tail vertebrae, but no visible tail.
A domestic cat can have up to 20 vertebrae in its tail. Source: see the Related Link below.
A Great Dane typically has 7 cervical vertebrae, 13 thoracic vertebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 3 sacral vertebrae, and a variable number of caudal (tail) vertebrae, usually ranging from 20 to 23. In total, this generally adds up to about 40 to 43 vertebrae, depending on the individual dog's tail length.
Many. It's tail has many vertebrae in it
A horse has 9 bones in its tail
The variation in number is in the tail, where cattle can have between 18 to 20 vertebrae in the caudal region, or the tail. There are also seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, 13 thoracic (rib cage) vertebrae, six lumbar (loin) and five sacral (sirloin) vertebrae.
The tails of vertebrates have bones in them called vertebrae.
the bird that has a tail like a fan is called a 'Peacock'
A horse's tail typically consists of around 18-20 vertebrae or bones. The tail bones are called caudal vertebrae and they provide flexibility and support for the muscles and ligaments that control the tail movements.