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What is another name for the fork shaped furcula of a bird?
WISHBONE
Does fish have wishbones?
No, dogs and cats do not have wishbones. Wishbones, or furcula, is a forked bone found in modern birds and dinosaurs belonging to the following families: Dromaeosauridae, Oviraptorids, Tyrannosaurids, Troodontids,Coelophysids and Allosauroids.The furcula is formed by the fusion of the two clavicle bones. In birds, its function is to strengthen that part of the skeleton so it can withstand the rigors of flight.
What does lion mean?
a lion mean mean a big fat cat
What does Zurvi mean?
Do you mean zurvita
What does the name wilber mean?
It may not mean anything but is derived from "Wild-Boar" it doesnt mean anything it doesnt mean anything
When was Furcula cinerea created?
Furcula borealis was created in 1832.
What is the scientific name for furcula?
Alloperla furcula Surdick
Does a human have a furcula?
yes
What is common name for furcula?
wishbone
What part of a turkey is the furcula?
wings
What is another name for a turkey's wishbone?
Furcula .
What is the correct term for the wishbone?
Furcula. Fusion of the two clavicles.
What is another name for the fork shaped furcula of a bird?
WISHBONE
What is the clavicle of a chicken?
The clavicle of a chicken is actually called a furcula. It is more commonly referred to as "the wishbone" when eating chicken.
What bone is the wishbone?
The "wishbone" is a furcula, a fused clavicle bone, found in birds which is shaped like the letter Y.
What is the purpose of a wishbone?
It is called the furcula, and it arose from the clavicles being fused together. Its purpose is to store energy during wingbeats of the bird.
Does fish have wishbones?
No, dogs and cats do not have wishbones. Wishbones, or furcula, is a forked bone found in modern birds and dinosaurs belonging to the following families: Dromaeosauridae, Oviraptorids, Tyrannosaurids, Troodontids,Coelophysids and Allosauroids.The furcula is formed by the fusion of the two clavicle bones. In birds, its function is to strengthen that part of the skeleton so it can withstand the rigors of flight.
