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What is the purpose of the hollow bones in birds?
What is the purpose of the hollow bones in birds?
- To store air pockets
- To increase metabolic rates
- To aid in flight
- To provide structural strength (correct)
Which birds tend to have the most hollow bones?
Which birds tend to have the most hollow bones?
- Non-diving species
- Flightless birds
- Gliding birds (correct)
- Diving birds
Which birds are without pneumatized bones entirely?
Which birds are without pneumatized bones entirely?
- Loons
- Puffins
- Penguins
- Ostriches (correct)
Which part of the bird's body has a light skeletal system and light but powerful musculature?
Which part of the bird's body has a light skeletal system and light but powerful musculature?
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