التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
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IN FINE FEATHER. |
| المؤلفون: |
HABIB, MICHAEL B. |
| المصدر: |
Scientific American; May2024, Vol. 330 Issue 5, p40-51, 12p, 14 Color Photographs |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
HUMMINGBIRDS, OWLS, SHOULDER, FEATHERS, FOSSIL birds |
| مستخلص: |
Feathers are a complex and fascinating biological structure that have played a crucial role in the evolution and survival of birds. Recent research has provided new insights into the biology of feathers, including their evolutionary origins, growth, development, and aerodynamics. Feathers were not unique to birds, as they were also present in certain dinosaurs. Feathers come in various types, each with its own specialized function, and their development is influenced by genes and environmental factors. Feathers have also attracted attention for their role in attracting mates. They have aerodynamic properties and can be finely tuned for stiffness, weight, and shape. Different bird species have adapted feathers for specific ecological specializations, such as silent flight in owls and specialized plumage for swimming in penguins. Feathers have also inspired technological innovations. Overall, feathers are a remarkable and multifaceted feature of avian biology that continue to be a subject of study and inspiration for future inventions. [Extracted from the article] |
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