Please choose all the correct statements regarding Birds. Humans and birds both have clavicles, scapulas, and coracoid bones. O The sternum of a bird is keeled for attachment of breast muscles. The sternum of Archeopteryx is keeled like that of modern birds. The pygostyle supports the tail feathers of a bird. Birds have strong jaws with teeth that vary with diet.

Please choose all the correct statements regarding Birds. Humans and birds both have clavicles, scapulas, and coracoid bones. O The sternum of a bird is keeled for attachment of breast muscles. The sternum of Archeopteryx is keeled like that of modern birds. The pygostyle supports the tail feathers of a bird. Birds have strong jaws with teeth that vary with diet.

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter27: Introduction To Animal Diversity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3VCQ: Figure 27.9 Which of the following statements about diploblasts and triploblasts is false? Animals...

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