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Chapter 5, Problem 4CT
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Whether the flight (breast) muscles of bar-tailed godwits are light or dark-colored.
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The bar-tailed godwits are shorebirds or wader having large body size and short legs are the members of family Scolopacidae. These birds are seen in Arctic coasts and tundra regions, mainly in Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is well known for its non-stop flight for longer distance.
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