phylum chordata, sub vertebrata, class aves

Question 1

aves adaptations for flight

Answer 1

1) efficient lift- light feathers, hollow bones, no heavy waste/storage
2) reduced drag- smooth feathers + streamline body

Question 2

aves dissection crop

Answer 2

at the base of the neck follows after the esophagus

Question 3

aves dissection kidneys

Answer 3

dorsal on the sides and small and near the intestines

Question 4

aves dissection spleen

Answer 4

Near the crop

Question 5

aves dissection gizzard

Answer 5

follows after the crop

Question 6

aves dissection pancreas

Answer 6

yellow in between intestines

Question 7

aves skeleton vertebrae

Answer 7

neck back and tail

Question 8

aves skeleton pygostyle

Answer 8

fused vertebrae that support the tail feathers

Question 9

aves skeleton keel

Answer 9

attachment site on the sternum