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A feather is a unique adaptation. Only birds have feathers. A feather's lightweight, durable structure is made mostly of keratins. Keratins are long-lasting, strong, and resistant to attack by enzymes or fungi, making them excellent building blocks for feathers. FEATHER FACTS: The combined weight of all the feathers on a bird is twice or three times the weight of the bird's skeleton.
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How many pillows are made of duck feathers?
back in the days they did not have what they have now in pillows so they put feathers.
Has anyone ever weighed a ton of feathers?
Yes, a ton is a measure of weight, so weighing a ton of feathers is the same as weighing a ton of any other substance. Feathers are very lightweight, so a ton of feathers would take up a lot of space but would not be as dense or heavy as a ton of a denser material like metal or rock.
Why are physical and behavioral adaptation so important for wetland animals?
Physical and Behavioral adaptation is important to wetland animals because its the habitat of an animals life,how they move to catch prey,feathers wings<ETC.> Animals in wetland needs to live to,that is why it is so important to wetland animals.
If a ton of feathers fell on your head would it kill you?
A Tonne of feathers would not kill you if it fell on your head because a tonne of feathers has a great geometic gravational field which means they are more wider and spread out then compared to a tonne of rocks so they would not have the same gravity force coming down on your which gives you a much greater chance of survival.
What is a peacocks feathers made of?
the peacock feather is made of little crystals in each tassel. that is why the feather is so colorful.
Are toe nails a protein?
Yes nails are made from proteins. So are feathers and hair
Is fur and feathers the same thing?
No. Although feathers are made of keratin (like fur) but there are so many different types of feathers (vaned, down, filoplumes), compared to fur. The last of these most resembles fur.
What is the structural adaptation on a seahorse?
seahorses are made to live so they have a hard bilt body
Why is a piece of cork so lightweight compared to its volume?
Cork is lightweight because it is made up of tiny air pockets trapped within its cellular structure. This gives cork a low density, making it buoyant and lightweight relative to its volume.
What are down feathers?
Down feathers are the soft under plumage found beneath the outer, tougher feathers of birds, typically of waterfowl such as ducks and geese. They are known for their insulating properties, providing warmth while remaining lightweight. Down feathers are commonly used in bedding and clothing to create warm and cozy products.
Did austroraptor contain feathers?
Austroraptor was a dromeossaurid, so it is presumible it had feathers.
What does a Cherokee feather look like?
Cherokee's did not have feathers; only birds have feathers. Cherokee's collected bird feathers so any feathers they had looked like the same bird feathers you see today.
