BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS&INVEST. (LL)
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Chapter 21.15, Problem 6MC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The adaptation process in birds which enables them to fly.
Concept introduction:
Birds shared close evolutionary relationship with reptile. Birds belong to a group of reptiles called archosaurs. Birds are the avian reptiles characterized by keratinous scales on their legs and feathers. Feathers form the outer body covering of a bird which helps them to fly in air. This feature of birds differentiates them from all groups of living organism.
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BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS&INVEST. (LL)
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