Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 34 - 34.5 - Concept Check - Page 741: 3

Answer

Birds are adapted to fly based on their having: 1) The weight-saving lack of the bladder which normally holds urine and the female’s second ovary; 3) Honeycombed, air-filled bones; 3) Feathers to help trap air when wings beat; and 4) Wings designed to beat against the air and produce lift.

Work Step by Step

This is just a summary of pp.732-733. Group most of the weight-saving features together as one of the four points in the list.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.