Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 25, Problem 9SQ
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Concept introduction: The chordates have aquatic, terrestrial, and volant adaptations to suit their habitat. The birds have the volant adaptation that is, their mode of locomotion is flying with the help of wings that are made of feathers. There are other animals that have the volant adaptations; however, their wings are not made up of feathers.
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