Description : Water flows off the wings of birds and insects due to the presence of - (1) Waxes (2) Sugars (3) Proteins (4) Minerals
Last Answer : (1) Waxes Explanation: Insects and birds have the simplest surface waxes that serve to water proof feathers. These consist of long chain hydrocarbons. The interlocking feather barbs and a ... pathogens, the total surface was layer certainly functions to prevent microbial entry into the organism.
Description : Wings of birds and insects are – (1) Xenologous (2) Homologous (3) Paralogous (4) Analogous
Last Answer : (4) Analogous Explanation: Wings of birds and insects are analogous struetures used for flight in both types of organisms. But, they have no common ancestral origin at the beginning of their evolutionary development. They show similar function but show no similar structural relationship.
Description : Water flows off the wings of birds and insects due- to the presence of (1) Waxes (2) Sugars (3) Proteins (4) Minerals
Last Answer : Waxes
Description : Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution? Convergent Divergent evolution evolution (a) Eyes of octopus Bones of forelimbs and ... birds (d) Thorns of Bougainvillea Eyes of octopus and tendrils of and mammals Cucurbita
Last Answer : (a) Eyes of octopus Bones of forelimbs and mammals of vertebrates
Description : If a butterfly's wings flap in one part of the Earth can cause a tornado in another part of it, what could other insects' and other small animals movements cause?
Last Answer : I think moths cause typhoons 1000 miles away. Bumblebees cause earthquakes between 200 and 600 miles away. Mosquitoes cause tornadoes about 800 to 900 miles away. Gnats are so tiny they only cause thunderstorms between 50 and 75 miles away.
Description : Why, even thoough they have an open circulatory system, can flying insects like flies beat their wings with great speed?
Last Answer : In insects the circulatory system is open but this system does not participate in the gas exchange process and in oxygen supply to the tissues. Gases go in and out through the independent ... can supply the great oxygen demand of its fast-beating wing muscles even having open circulatory system.
Description : Most insects have wings. Which is the other animal phylum that contains creatures with analogous organs?
Last Answer : Besides the phylum Arthropoda another animal phylum with flying creatures is the chordate phylum, birds and chiropterans mammals (bats) have wings. In the past some reptiles that possibly originated ... wings too. There are also amphibians and fishes that jump high exploring the aerial environment.
Description : Are wings all that birds need to fly?
Last Answer : One word. Aerodynamics. Same reason a truck with wings can’t fly.
Last Answer : Answer Mosquito is not a bird even if it has wings. Eats blood but not tiger.
Description : `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),((1)"Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates","Wings of butterfly and birds"),((2)"Thorns of Bougainvillia
Last Answer : `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),((1)"Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates","Wings ... Cucurbita","Wings of butterflies and birds"):}`
Description : The primary function of the feathers in birds is to A. Provide insulation for preserving body heat B. Provide striking surface to the wings for flying C. Make the body surface waterproof D. Impart colouration for species as well as sex recognition
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Are the limbs modified into wings of bats and the wings of birds examples of evolutionary analogy or homology? What about whale fins compared to fish fins?
Last Answer : Bat and bird wings have the same function and the same origin (they are modified limbs) so they are analogous and homologous organs. Whale fins are a modification of the posterior limbs while ... distant species that explore the same type of environment (in the mentioned case, the aquatic habitat).
Description : Wings of birds are: (1) Modified hind limbs (2) New structure (3) Integumentary outgrowth (4) Modified fore limbs
Last Answer : (4) Modified fore limbs Explanation: The wings are modified forelimbs of birds which are the key to bird flight. Each wing composed of three limb bones, the humerus, ulna and radius.
Description : Birds which swim in water have - (1) webbed feet (2) broad wings (3) long beaks (4) toes with claws
Last Answer : (1) webbed feet Explanation: Almost all the swimming birds have webbed feet which propel them when they are fishing or pursuing a prey into the water. The short legs are situated far towards the ... they move on the ground. Finally, humans use similar tools when they add flippers to swim faster!
Description : The primary function of the feathers in birds is to -----? A. Provide insulation for preserving body heat B. Provide striking surface to the wings for flying (Answer) C. Make the body surface waterproof D. impart coloration for species as well as sex recognition
Last Answer : B. Provide striking surface to the wings for flying (Answer)
Description : Wings of birds are?
Last Answer : Modified fore limbs.
Description : How to Clip a Bird’s Wings
Last Answer : How to Clip a Bird's Wings Clipping a bird's wings may sound cruel, but it's a necessity for bird owners. Social birds that are allowed out of their cages should have their wings clipped for their own ... month's time. If it is already flying in short distances, it's time to clip its wings again.
Description : Men and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird's wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish's ... What type of argument it is? (A) Biological (B) Physiological (C) Analogical (D) Hypothetical
Last Answer : Answer: C
Last Answer : Modified fore limbs
Description : Birds which swim in water have – (1) webbed feet (2) broad wings (3) long beaks (4) toes with claws
Last Answer : webbed feet
Description : What insects chirp like birds but it happens only at night?
Last Answer : Could it be locusts or cicadas? They don’t only chirp at night, but the sound is just hideous to me. I was going to add some videos of the different chirps, but the sound was driving my dogs crazy.
Description : In the process of eating the remains of dead organisms and their wastes earthworms aerate and fertilize the soil. They are also a source of food for many birds snakes and insects. Which term best desc?
Last Answer : Decomposer
Description : Omithophily is effected by – (1) snails (2) bats (3) insects (4) birds
Last Answer : (4) birds Explanation: Omithophily or bird pollination is the pollination of flowering plants by birds. This coevolutionary association is derived from insect pollination (ento-mophily) and is particularly well ... in some parts of the world, especially in the tropics and on some island chains.
Description : Entomology is the study of – (1) Birds (2) Insects (3) Fossils (4) Fungi
Last Answer : (2) Insects Explanation: Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of arthropodolo„ (.w. which in turn is a branch of biology. It is derived from Lhe Greek word `entomos' which means "that which is cut in pieces or engraved/ segmented", hence "insect".
Description : “Ornithology” is the study of-------? A. Birds (Answer) B. Insects C. Sea Plants D. Sea Animals
Last Answer : A. Birds (Answer)
Description : Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature? (a) Fungi (b) Insects (c) Birds (d) Angiosperms
Last Answer : (b) Insects
Description : Given below is an imaginary pyramid of numbers. What could be one of the possibilities about certain organisms at some of the different levels? 10 50 500 1 SC PC PP (a) Level PC is insects and level SC is ... trees and the level SC is sheep . (d) Level PC is rats and level SC is cats .
Last Answer : (a) Level PC is “insects” and level SC is “small insectivorous birds”
Description : Red Data Book contains information about? [a] Red coloured insects [b] Red eyed birds [c] Endangered plants and animals [d] Red coloured fishes [e] None of these
Last Answer : [c] Endangered plants and animals
Description : Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is brought about by the agency of (a) water (b) insects or wind (c) birds (d) bats.
Last Answer : b) insects or wind
Description : Two examples in which the nitrogenous wastes are excreted from body in the form of uric acid are (a) birds and lizards (b) frogs and cartilaginous fish (c) insects and bony fish (d) mammals and molluscs.
Last Answer : (a) birds and lizards
Description : Uricotelism is found in (a) mammals and birds (b) fish and fresh water protozoans (c) birds, land reptiles and insects (d) frogs and toads.
Last Answer : (c) birds, land reptiles and insects
Description : Uricotelic mode of excreting nitrogenous wastes is found in (a) reptiles and birds (b) birds and annelids (c) amphibians and reptiles (d) insects and amphibians.
Last Answer : (a) reptiles and birds
Description : Which one of the following statements is incorrect? (a) The principle of countercurrent flow facilitates efficient respiration in gills of fishes. (b) The residual air in lungs slightly decreases the ... in birds. (d) In insects, circulating body fluids serve to distribute oxygen to tissues.
Last Answer : (b) The residual air in lungs slightly decreases the efficiency of respiration in mammals.
Description : In bryophytes and pteridophytes, transport of male gametes requires (a) birds (b) water (c) wind (d) insects
Last Answer : (b) water
Description : Ornithophily is effected by (1) snails (2) bats (3) insects (4) birds
Last Answer : birds
Description : Entomology is the study of (1) Birds (2) Insects (3) Fossils (4) Fungi
Last Answer : Birds
Description : Wings of locuts, pigeon, and bat are example of :
Last Answer : Wings of locuts, pigeon, and bat are example of : A. Vestigial organs B. Analogous organs C. Homologous organs D. Exoskeleton
Description : Praying mantis is a good example of (a) camouflage (b) mullerian mimicry (c) warning colouration (d) social insects.
Last Answer : (a) camouflage
Description : How are birds classified? Give example.
Last Answer : Birds are classified into two groups: a) Flying birds: Parrot, Hawk, Pigeon, Crow, Sparrow, Swan, Duck, Flamingo. b) Flightless birds: Ostrich, Kiwi, Rhea, Emu, Penguin etc.
Description : When you’re eating chicken wings, drummies or flats, why?
Last Answer : Flats, their way easier to eat and have less fat
Description : Have you seen the prices of Chicken wings ?
Last Answer : Yes. Last week I bought $110 worth of chicken wings. $17 a Kilogram. 50 split drums and phalange’s per container. Three jumbo packs $30—$40 each, and three small packs of $20 each. I ate the small packages, and ziplocked the rest and put in my freezer.
Description : Why do burger king and co. only have chicken wings, but not the vastly superior legs?
Last Answer : Because it’s run by stupid colonials.
Description : Should chicken wings, be chicken arms? (Details)
Last Answer : “Chickens can’t fly”. Says who? People here cut the wings off so the chickens can’t fly into someone else’s yard.
Description : Has anyone here played Buzztime trivia games at Buffalo Wild Wings or at a similar venue?
Last Answer : We did have that but it was ages ago…have not seen it anywhere since the 80’s but I don’t go to bars all that often anymore except to watch live music. You are right about it being fun and addicting.
Description : Bone-in or boneless Buffalo chicken wings?
Last Answer : Bone-in gives way more flavor; chicken wings, prime rib roast and pork shoulder. All have a better taste because of the marrow in the bone.
Description : During the Super Bowl a billion or so chicken wings are sold what happens to the rest of the chicken parts?
Last Answer : I suppose they get sold as chicken breasts and drumsticks. Nothing profitable gets wasted.
Description : How do you eat your fried chicken wings? Specifically, what do you do to avoid greasy fingers?
Last Answer : answer:I order “boneless wings” (really chunks of breast meat) and eat them with a knife and fork. I’m weird.
Description : Balrogs. Wings or no wings? Discuss?
Last Answer : I say wings.
Description : Super Smash Bros Brawl: Why can't I go through the Tabuu Wings door?
Last Answer : My son says to make sure you have been in every other door. He also says maybe it isn’t time to go through the door yet.
Description : I am drawing a creature to represent the spirit of Christmas. What attributes should it have to represent the season? (e.g the wings of a turkey ect)
Last Answer : I see a lot of doves getting used. Peace on earth, goodwill to all, etc.