This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what? A) shaft B) spur C) mantle D) ... (Read 117 times)

Kthamas

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what?
 A) shaft
  B) spur
  C) mantle
  D) molt

Question 2

The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called:
 A) molts
  B) coverts
  C) wattles
  D) plumes



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bigcheese9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library