Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The adaptations that are seen in the beaks and feet of the birds with different food habits and habitats in different types of environment.

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Birds are egg-laying animals that have various adaptations, which have been made to help them with flying. These include lighter bones, higher metabolism, excretion of uric acid, and others. These are evolutionary adaptations, but it is often observed that the organisms adapt according to their environment and habits.

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