Alular (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to alulae.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Birds use their alular feathers to adjust airflow and steer during flight.
- The alular region of a bird's wing is characterized by small feathers and stiff flight feathers.
- Ornithologists have studied the unique shape of alular bones in the fossil record to infer the evolution of bird flight.
- Wing tips that feature well-developed alular regions allow for better control and maneuverability in mid-air.
- Paleontologists use alular impressions on fossils to infer the aerodynamic characteristics of ancient bird wings.