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Are there structural differences in the flight feathers among Procellariiformes related to the use of wings for underwater propulsion?
Wings of birds differ significantly in relation to their flight mode, life-history, and habitat. Most seabirds have high aspect ratio wings for efficient gliding, whereas those that dive tend to have shorter wings with lower aspect ratio. Some seabirds including petrels, auks and, to a lesser extent...
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Department of Biological Sciences
2020
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