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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 7 Objective Question

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86. Bird bones are typically described as
Options
A Solid and heavy
B Hollow, to reduce weight
Correct Answer
C Made entirely of cartilage
D Absent
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Birds possess pneumatic (hollow) bones with internal air struts to minimize mass for flight.

Hint

Pneumatic, air-filled hollow bones for flight.

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