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Carinate (Noun)

Meaning

Birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Birds are characterized by their carinate skeletons, which have a keeled breastbone for the attachment of flight muscles.
  • The carinate sternum serves as the anchor point for the pectoral muscles that power a bird's wings during flight.
  • Most modern birds have a carinate breastbone, which is a key adaptation for powered flight.
  • The presence of a carinate skeleton is one of the defining characteristics of the class Aves.
  • In contrast to ratites, flying birds have a carinate breastbone that supports the strong pectoral muscles needed for flight.

Synonyms

  • Carinate Bird
  • Flying Bird

Antonyms

  • Ratite

Related Words

  • Carinate (adjective)
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