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Which genetic changes were identified in diving kingfishers that might protect against damage during dives?
Which genetic changes were identified in diving kingfishers that might protect against damage during dives?
- Changes in genes related to beak coloration
- Changes in genes related to wing development
- Changes in genes related to brain function (correct)
- Changes in genes related to feather density
What is the maximum speed at which kingfishers dive?
What is the maximum speed at which kingfishers dive?
- 50 kilometers per hour
- 30 kilometers per hour
- 20 kilometers per hour
- 40 kilometers per hour (correct)
What body parts of the kingfishers are at risk of damage during dives?
What body parts of the kingfishers are at risk of damage during dives?
- Heads, beaks, and brains (correct)
- Eyes and wings
- Beaks and feathers
- Wings, beaks, and brains
What is the purpose of the genetic tweaks in diving kingfishers?
What is the purpose of the genetic tweaks in diving kingfishers?
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How have different species of diving kingfishers adapted to survive their dives unscathed?
How have different species of diving kingfishers adapted to survive their dives unscathed?
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