Sternum of birds is prolonged to form boat shaped structure called
A
Keel
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B
Rectrices
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C
Xiphoid
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D
Dagger
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Solution
The correct option is B Keel A)The keel is an extension of the sternum (breastbone) in birds which runs along the midline of the sternum and extends outward to form a boat shaped structure.
B) Retrices are flight feathers present in the tail.
C) The xiphoid is a small an extension of the lower part of the sternum.
D) Dagger is an extension of the sternum in birds.