Feathers and Fur Flashcards

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What is a Primary / Guard hair ?

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Each hair has an associated arrector pili muscle , one hair per follicle.

Repels water and protects the skin from sunlight

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What is the secondary hair / wool hair ?

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Under coat , insulating layer , temperature control of the animal , several wool hairs per follicle

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Where are vibrissae found?

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Around the nose , face and mouth

Whiskers

Contain nerve endings

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What are tylotrich hairs?

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Very long guard hairs that act as sensory receptors . Found all over the body

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What are cilia / eyelashes ?

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Small hairs found around the eyes

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What are primary / flight feathers ?

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Attached to the wing and tail used for flight

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What are secondary feathers ?

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Attach to the ulna of the wings and are similar to flight feathers

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What are contour feathers ?

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Shorter than other feathers and are more flexible . They provide shape and colour to the bird

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What do down feathers do ?

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provide insulation

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What are filoplume feathers?

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Sensory feathers that have nerves and roots to assist with flight

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What is a bristle feather ?

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Located around the face and have nerves in the root sending information to the CNS

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