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flight feather::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pinion, quill, quill feather |
| Type of | feather, plumage, plume |
| Has types | primary, primary feather, primary quill, tail feather |
Examples of flight feather
flight feather
A quill is a pen made from a flight feather of a large bird, most often a goose.
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The timing and progression of flight feather moult therefore varies among families.
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We already have feather, flight feather and down feather as well as plumage.
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Scientists have not yet determined the function of all flight feather modifications.
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The edges of feather of birds incapable of flight, such as ostriches, are symmetrical.
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This feather anatomy, during flight and flapping of the wings, causes a rotation of the feather in its follicle.
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The presence of colored feather patterns in a bird prior to the evolution of true flight, suggests that feather coloration may have evolved for reproductive or communication purposes.
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The hooked, interlocking barbs gave strength and flexibility to the feather and prevented air from passing through it in flight.
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A symmetrical feather lacks the aerodynamic qualities thought to be necessary for flight, so it is unlikely that Caudipteryx could fly.
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