Describe the adaptations of aves that allow most to fly.

Q: Here is the formal name of the barn owl, written incorrectly: tyto alba  Write it correctly.

A: Binomial nomenclature, also known as binominal nomenclature or binary nomenclature in taxonomy, is…

Q: What benefit does the process of metamorphosis play in insect reproduction?  - Do moths undergo…

A: Insects are winged invertebrates (lack backbone) belonging to the class Insecta. These possess some…

Q: Explain the nervous sytem present in the cockroaches.

A: Nervous system in cockroach which is an arthropod, consists of various ganglions, commisures or…

Q: The bodies of all insects have major divisions.

A: Answer : Option (b) is correct

Q: What is pecten and what is thought to be its function?  2. Please describe the typical hunting…

A: Note- As per Bartleby rules, we are supposed to answer only first three questions. Kindly repost The…

Q: describe arguments for and against classifying feathers as an adaptation to flying in birds.

A: Adaptation:the act or process of changing to better suit a situation. a body part or feature or a…

Q: What physical feature is found on most free-living insects, including free living lice, that is…

A: Introduction: Insects can range in size from large—like the 130 mm bush giant dragonfly—to…

Q: 1) Several morphological features of the bird respiratory system allow for more efficient gas…

A: The avian respiratory system is different from that of other vertebrates, with birds having…

Q: Discuss the acrosomal reaction. Does this reaction occur in all vertebrates?

A: The process through which male and female reproductive cells or gametes converge to create a new…

Q: What are the most probable characteristics of the most recent com-mon ancestor of insects? What…

A: The members of phylum Arthropoda are collectively referred to as arthropods. Segmented body, the…

Q: How did Tinbergen test the hypothesis that the waspswere using landmarks to relocate the nest? What…

A: Female digger wasps make their own nests in sandy ground. It consists of four or five cells that…

Q: In avians, what is the purpose of the area opaca?

A: Avians are the group of warm blooded vertebrates which are characterized by presence of…

Q: What role do cushion stars play where they live?

A: Cushion stars are also the species of stars and are called culcita novaeguineae. They have short…

Q: Describe the evidence that the development of queen honeybees is due to exposure to royal jelly.

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: What is the proposed reason for the gradual change in the salamander’s appearance, including color…

A: Salamander symbolism helps us to recognise imminent changes and respond to the best of our abilities…

Q: Briefly describe the function  of the following:  - epididymis

A: The epididymis is a single, long coiled duct that courses along the posterolateral side of the…

Q: Explain two behavioural and two physiological adaptations that permit insects to avoid being…

A: Physiological adaptations:Echolocation jamming: To effectively prevent bats from precisely detecting…

Q: What are the features of class ayes which help the flying?

A: The animal kingdom is very large. It consists of a wide variety of animals that differ from each…

Q: What is one challenge posed by copulation between separate sexes? What are some adaptations that…

A: Grasshoppers :  They belong to animalia kingdom,  the phylum: arthropoda , the class : insecta , the…

Q: Briefly discuss the contribution of the cuticle to the success of arthro-pods, and name some other…

A: Arthropods are the most diverse and successful organism. Presence of some other adaptive features…

Q: Write a brief summary of the Spotted Lantern Fly. Make sure to include it's role and interspecies…

A: Introduction: In Pennsylvania, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), which is endemic to…

Q: What are the three major events in the evolutionary history of insects? For each event, suggest one…

A: Insects are the most successful life form in 450 million year history of terrestrial life.

Evolutionary adaptations

Evolutionary adaptation is the process through which organisms adapt or adjust to their surroundings to increase the chances of survival, mating, and reproduction. An organism's behavior, physiology, and structure are adjusted or changed to make it more suited to its environment.