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What subphylum is class Aves in?
Vertebrata
Name five orders of class Aves.
Passeriformes, Anseriformes, Falconiformes, Strigiformes, Phoenicopteriformes
What organisms are representative of Order Passeriformes?
Passerines
What organisms are representative of Order Falconiformes?
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What organisms are representative of Order Anseriformes?
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What organisms are representative of Order Phoenicopteriformes?
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What organisms are representative of Order Strigiformes?
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Name the 7 characteristics that ALL birds have.
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Name the three characteristics that ONLY birds have.
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What organism did birds evolve from?
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What characteristics did theropods have that are considered avian?
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Name the oldest known bird fossil.
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What is the main concept behind avian morphology?
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Name 5 skeletal adaptations that facilitate powered flight.
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What is on the inside of a bird's hollow bones?
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Are birds endothermic or ectothermic?
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What makes an organism endothermic?
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What do birds lack that help them be lighter?
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Why don't birds have urinary bladders?
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Name the function of the uropygial gland.
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What waterproofs feathers?
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Name the 4 major functions of feathers.
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Name the three main types of feathers.
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Name the two categories of feathers.
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Define plumaceous.
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Define pennaceous.
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Which type of feather is the typical or main type of feather?
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What is the function of down feathers?
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What is the function of contour feathers?
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What is the function of filoplume feathers?
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Which type of feather has a long central shaft and a broad, flat vane?
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What is the hollow base of the shaft of the feather called?
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What is the function of the calamus?
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What is the main part of the shaft of the feather called?
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What is the function of the rachis?
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What part of the feather branches off the rachis?
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What does each barb have?
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What is the function of the barbules?
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Name 5 different kinds of beaks.
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What is the function of the crop?
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List the digestive organs in order of the digestion process.
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Name the two stomach parts.
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Study Notes
Classification of Aves
- Class Aves belongs to the subphylum Vertebrata.
- Five significant orders include Passeriformes, Anseriformes, Falconiformes, Strigiformes, and Phoenicopteriformes.
Order Specifics
- Order Passeriformes is represented by passerines.
- Predatory birds like hawks, falcons, and eagles belong to Order Falconiformes.
- Waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, are identified in Order Anseriformes.
- Flamingos are the representative species of Order Phoenicopteriformes.
- Owls are classified under Order Strigiformes.
Avian Characteristics
- Key characteristics of all birds:
- Feathers, bills, eggs, bipedalism, four-chambered heart, unidirectional lungs, color vision.
- Unique features exclusive to birds:
- Feathers, bills, right aortic arch.
Evolution and Fossils
- Birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs.
- Theropods exhibit avian traits like feathers, parental care, and endothermy.
- The oldest known bird fossil is Archaeopteryx lithographica.
Morphology and Flight Adaptations
- Avian morphology emphasizes power with reduced weight.
- Adaptations for powered flight:
- Four-chambered heart, unidirectional lungs, hollow bones, keeled sternum, feathers.
- Hollow bones contain crisscross struts for structural support.
Metabolism and Body Structure
- Birds are endothermic, generating body heat through metabolism.
- They lack urinary bladders to remain lightweight, avoiding excess water weight.
Special Glands and Feathers
- The uropygial gland secretes oil for waterproofing and cleaning feathers.
- Major functions of feathers include insulation, aerodynamics, camouflage, and communication.
Types of Feathers
- Main feather types:
- Contour (primary flight feathers), down (insulation), and filoplumes (sensory).
- Categories of feathers:
- Plumaceous (fluffy) and pennaceous (linked vaned).
- Contour feathers have a long central shaft and broad vanes.
Feather Anatomy
- The hollow base of a feather's shaft is called the calamus, anchoring it in the skin.
- The main shaft section is the rachis, which supports the vanes.
- Barbs branch off from the rachis, each containing barbules that interlock for a flexible surface.
Beaks and Digestion
- Types of bird beaks:
- Filter feeding, fruit eating, insect catching, dip netting, raptorial.
- The crop's function is to soften food and regulate its flow.
- The digestive process follows this order: mouth, esophagus, crop, stomach, gizzard, intestine, anus.
- The stomach has two parts: anterior proventriculus and posterior gizzard.
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Explore the fascinating world of birds with this quiz on the classification of Aves. Delve into the specific orders, key avian characteristics, and the evolutionary history that links birds to theropod dinosaurs. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of these remarkable creatures.
