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Contour, semi-plume, bristle and down are different categories of
Contour, semi-plume, bristle and down are different categories of
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The correct option is B Feathers
There are different shapes and types of feathers and accordingly they are classified into six types as follows.
Flight feathers, contour feathers, down feathers, semiplume feather, bristle feathers and filoplume feathers.
Contour feathers give shape and color to the bird and are found everywhere except the beak, legs and feet.
Semiplume feathers are a cross between the down and contour feathers and are found underneath contour feathers and are used for insulation.
Down feathers have little or no shaft. They are soft and fluffy and hey help insulate birds by trapping air.
Thus, the correct answer is (B), Feathers.
There are different shapes and types of feathers and accordingly they are classified into six types as follows.
Flight feathers, contour feathers, down feathers, semiplume feather, bristle feathers and filoplume feathers.
Contour feathers give shape and color to the bird and are found everywhere except the beak, legs and feet.
Semiplume feathers are a cross between the down and contour feathers and are found underneath contour feathers and are used for insulation.
Down feathers have little or no shaft. They are soft and fluffy and hey help insulate birds by trapping air.
Thus, the correct answer is (B), Feathers.
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