Understand The Origin Of Feathers

I also did my report on feathers as well. I think that it is so cool that feathers as something that is special to you. I didn't realize that the Native Americans thought that the feathers themselves had spirits in them. I found it very interesting when I searched the same topic that these feathers had to be earned. Also in order to get these feathers the person who did the brave deed had to go in front of the courts to tell them what happened and so that they could receive their feather. The pictures that you had in your report really helped tie it all together.

     Are birds really dinosaurs or are they simply related? That is a question that has gained new life in recent years due to the overwhelming facts the are pouring in from newly found fossils and studies from fossils that have been found in the past. Two groups have formed in the study of this question: those who believe birds are a direct result of dinosaurs and those who feel dinosaurs and birds must have had a common ancestor. Determining which view is correct is a matter of opinion based on fact. The main problem involves the use of cladistics or phylogenetic systematics to group organisms according to characteristics they share. When one looks at dinosaur fossils, he or she may feel that certain

In 1861 Myer also discovered the first archaeopteryx specimen. Researchers state that “archaeopteryx is the oldest known fossil that is accepted as a bird, they are said to date back to one hundred and fifty million years ago which was during the late Jurassic period” (Archaeopteryx, 2014). Archaeopteryx is unique in that it shows characteristics of both reptiles and birds. The reason the species is seen as half reptile and half bird is because it has feathers like a bird, it has teeth which is dinosaur like, and it has a long boney tail. Some other characteristics of archaeopteryx is that it’s hands, shoulders, pelvis, and feet are distinct, not fused. Knowing these different characteristics one can agree that Archaeopteryx can be recognized as an intermediate between birds and reptiles. Archaeopteryx is seen as a clear transition between, two different classes of species, class reptillia and class aves (Kritsky, 1992). This is proof that evolution does exist and it is gradual. Through this species we are able to see that it is the transitional fossil which links dinosaurs to

His mom thinks he got the first feather from a chicken hawk. Lane used turkey feathers as well. He always changed the feathers over the years when he would find one that was cool and unusual.

Brennan French 10/22/14 Mrs. Yeates 3 Red Flamingo In the essay, “The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History”, the author Jennifer Price provides a brief history of the flamingo, but she does more than just describe the bird. She creates a far more significant insight through her tone, word choice and use of examples. Which leads her to analyze the American mindset along with the culture. Price begins the essay with a sense of thrill due to her use of the words “boldness” and “splashed”.

Feathers evolved for purposes other than flight. What are some possible functions for these early feathers?

In September 2007, researchers found quill knobs on the forearm of a Velociraptor found in Mongolia.[9] These bumps on bird wing bones show where feathers anchor, and their presence on Velociraptor indicate it too had feathers. According to paleontologist Alan

Pellets are masses of bone, teeth, hair, feathers, and exoskeletons of many devoured animals. Pellets come from various types of raptors such as owls, hawks and eagles. Today in this lab, we are examining the pellets of owls. Owls have weak stomachs and digestive systems, so the stomach muscles form undigested fur, bones, feathers, and much more. We will be observing and dissecting owl pellets for evidence of their undigested prey. We will be searching for hair, teeth, and parts of skeletons.

This discovery is widely regarded as very good evidence that dinosaurs and birds share evolutionary traits, and disputes the assertion that they are unrelated; as made by those that support the ‘feathered’ Longisquama findings. As if this finding wasn’t enough, other feathered dinosaurs have been discovered in the same region of China. Protarchaeopteryx and Caudipteryx zoui lived about 125 and 145 million years

The article, “Creating Birds of Similar Feathers” concerns, issues and topics related to the importance of the teacher-student relationships (TSRs) since it increases students’ performance in class. Therefore, this article relates to teaching and learning because having a good teacher-student relationship is one of the main ingredients in making a classroom well-organized, student-friendly, and comfortable. Without this, teachers would experience difficulty in teaching his or her students as well as for students to learn a lesson if there is lack of communication. From this article, the two points that I found important to the topic are 1) Students learn best and score higher when proper communication and relationship is applied in class; and 2) Teachers should start the first day of class through social activities.

Soft, light and fluffy are words that automatically come to our minds when thinking of a feather. Although a feather has a deeper meaning to the word than we recognise. Patience, courteous, autonomous are a few examples of words that could describe a feather. A feather represents me because I like to look at myself as a calm, independent, easy going girl. I am calm because I have a carefree attitude and I, avoid causing trouble. Feathers represent independence. That reflects me as a result of doing things whenever I feel like. I enjoy looking at situations from a higher perspective, and moving beyond my boundaries. Feathers are very easy going since they are soft to look at and nice to have around. I have a very understanding personality. My

Horse Feathers The Maltese Falcon is a classic detective novel and movie. The Story plot of modern detective movies which is about a lady, money and murder is just like Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon novel. Chapter seven and eight, which was merged together as a scene in The Maltese Falcon film version is the scene that stood out to me because of the significant difference that can be seen in the film version of The Maltese Falcon 1931 and Satan Met a Lady 1936. Sam Spade arranges for a meeting between Miss Brigid, Mr. Cairo and himself.

Although they come in all kinds of colors and shapes, all birds have feathers and lay eggs.

Towards the end of the Revelation chapter, Adah finds Methuselah's feather. When she finds the feathers, she compares them to hope and celebration. At the time, Congo had just gained their independence. However, she later finds out that Methuselah gets eaten by a predator. This scene had a drastic mood change from once being happy to being gloomy. This is an important scene because we learn that when Methuselah dies, it was ironically the same day when Congo gained their independence. This means that Methuselah’s feathers represent the death of Congoleses’ hope and Methuselah's death is a chilling foreshadow of what will later happen to Congo. The Congolese hope, which was their freedom and Patrice Lumumba were eventually killed.

A bird 's breastbone, or sternum, is shaped like a keel to attach the powerful wing muscles. The bones of a bird 's wings are surprisingly small compared to the size of the wing. All the bones and muscles of the wing are in the front and covered with feathers that protect and streamline the wing. The actual flight feathers are attached to the wing within little pits in the bones.