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16:24 Jan 20, 2014 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Science - Zoology / ornithology | |||||||
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3 +5 | vibrissae [coarse bristle-like feathers] |
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3 | bristles |
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bristles Explanation: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/studying/feathers... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 29 mins (2014-01-20 16:53:29 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Bristles: Highly specialized feathers, bristles are small contour feathers which lack barbs on the outermost part and have an especially stiff rachis. Rictal bristles project from the beak of many insect-eating birds, including flycatchers, nightjars and even the American Robin. They are believed to provide protection for the bird's eyes as it consumes its wriggly prey. The bristles may also provide tactile feedback, like the whiskers on a dog or cat. |
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vibrissae [coarse bristle-like feathers] Explanation: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/vibriss... Ornithology coarse bristle-like feathers growing around the gape of certain insectivorous birds that catch insects in flight. As per reference comment. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day4 hrs (2014-01-21 21:17:15 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Muchas gracias Laura. |
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