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 Adaptations to flight: The vertebrae of the back fused together and fused to pelvis; gives rigidity to skeleton during flight. Deep 'keel' to sternum allows attachment of powerful flight muscles. Hollow bones reduce weight. © Copyright D G Mackean |
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