Do you believe that experiments might be useful in determining the adaptive function of the pecten, if it indeed serves an adaptive function? Outline a simple experiment to see whether the presence of a pecten in the bird eye is an adaptation.

Do you believe that experiments might be useful in determining the adaptive function of the pecten, if it indeed serves an adaptive function? Outline a simple experiment to see whether the presence of a pecten in the bird eye is an adaptation.

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Chapter15: Diversity Of Animals

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Problem 31CTQ: Describe three adaptations that allow for flight in birds.

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